Guests may come any time during the event window they register for. Once done searching for invasive marine creatures, we encourage you to visit the Maritime Gloucester Campus for more fun!
It’s a Hard Dock Life: Finding and Identifying Marine Invasive Species
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Date & Time
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Time Slot(s):
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Reservation Required
You can register for this event here. Space is limited!
Description
Join us on the pier to pull up dock lines and see what marine creatures we can find! Using magnifying glasses, microscopes, and identification cards, we’ll discover as many marine invasive critters as we can. After investigating the dock, we encourage families to explore the Maritime Gloucester Campus, including the Seapocket Aquarium, the Marine Science & Education Center, and Gorton’s Seafood Gallery of Maritime Heritage in Gloucester, all free of charge.
Special Instructions
Please prepare to be outside on the pier and dock for this event (comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes). We’ll provide life jackets, which will be required for participants under 12 while navigating our dock.
Weather Restrictions
This event will be cancelled in the event of thunder or lightening.
Host
Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Partnership, Maritime Gloucester, and Merrimack Valley Planning Commission
Accessibility
Accessible / Wheelchair or stroller accommodating
Fun for Kids
Parking Available
Restrooms Available
Event Category
- Maritime
- Museum
- Nature / Science
