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Heritage Dinner Series

Author-adventurers, scientists and historians bring their fascinating stories and latest findings to our Heritage Dinner Series. Join us on Thursday evenings for enjoyable evenings of dinner and conversation.

Dinners are $45/person for members; $55/person for non-members. Seating is limited and space fills quickly. A reception begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner and presention. Full payment is required to reserve your seat; please contact us at 603-436-8043, ext. 20 or info@seacentr.org to sign up.

2008-2009 Heritage Dinner Series Schedule

October 9, 2008
The Making of a Whale of an Exhibit with Dan DenDanto and Toby Stephenson

Sponsored by The Winthrop Group, Coldwell Banker RB

The 2008-2009 Heritage Dinner Series kicks off with a behind-the-scenes look at how the Center will display the 32-foot long skeleton of Tofu, a young humpback whale. Positioning the skeleton in an exciting, unique, visually arresting and scientifically accurate posture is about as complicated as it sounds, but as you will hear from our enthusiastic whale skeleton articulation team, the more complex, the better!

Join Bar Harbor Whale Museum Curator Toby Stephenson and Dan DenDanto, Allied Whale Project Director, as they describe the art and science behind building our whale skeleton exhibit. Toby and Dan are the leading articulators of whale and marine mammal skeletons in New England and have worked on museum exhibits across the country; and they are fun! They pride themselves in making every project they work on different and a major attraction for each museum. We promise an entertaining and enlightening evening as they walk you through the entire exhibit design process, from cadaver (minus the smell) to display.

Reservations must be made by October 2.

January 8, 2009
Creating the Double Exposure Photographs of Odiorne Point: twice seen with Richard Moore

Sponsored by Appledore Marine Engineering

By popular demand, photographer Richard Moore will disclose his techniques used to produce our 2008 exhibit of then-and-now photographs of Odiorne Point and the seacoast, Odiorne Point: twice seen. This exhibit attracted so many visitors and history buffs that it was held over for three months. On January 8, 2009, Richard will show how he combined contemporary images with century-old photographs to create his hauntingly beautiful photographs. Although standing today in the same places that photographers stood 100 years ago sounds simple, it wasn't: both the built and natural environments have changed significantly. You'll get a sense of his adventures from researching photo archives, interviewing area residents and historians, to thrashing around in trees and bushes to stand where the original photographer had stood. A land conservation professional and life-long amateur photographer, Moore's interest in historic photography and a long relationship with the seacoast inspired this project.

Reservations must be made by January 2.

February 12, 2009
Corsets, Explosive Harpoons and Steam Powe: the Last Days of Arctic Whaling with David Switzer

Sponsored by McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton

In 1848 an American whale ship sailed through the Bering Strait into the vast and relatively unknown Arctic Ocean searching for more fertile-and profitable-whaling grounds. They discovered a whale never seen by Americans before: the bowhead. Join New Hampshire's Consulting Nautical Archaeologist and emeritus Professor of History, David Switzer on February 12, when he returns to regale us with the story of the American Arctic whaling fleet. More than a tale of hunting whales for oil, and whale bone or baleen, Dave's talk will describe the clash of cultures created when the whalers moved into native Alaskan's waters and lives, and the impact of the burgeoning petroleum industry and women's liberation on the whaling industry. The presentation will include photographs from the Plymouth State University McGoldrick Collection of Arctic Images taken in 1886. Dave and a colleague are interpreting the photographs for an upcoming book. Dave's presentation is the perfect historic counterpoint to the Center's upcoming exhibition on the life of a contemporary whale, and human's changing relationship with marine mammals and the sea itself.

Reservations must be made by February 5.

Adventure Opportunities

The Seacoast Science Center offers incredible opportunites to experience some of the most beautiful and diverse habitats in the world. Whether you explore coastal New England with us or travel the world, your trip will be an unforgettable educational experience. By traveling with the Seacoast Science Center, you will be supporting our environmental education efforts and portion of your trip fees will be tax deductible.

Experience Baja: Where the Dessert Meets the Sea

April 11-18, 2009

Experience Baja; explore the islands and habitats of the Sea of Cortez with the Seacoast Science Center and Lindblad Expeditions.

Join Center President Wendy Lull for a unique journey aboard the 62-guest Sea Bird in La Plaz, Mexico as we explore with no set itinerary, adding a stimulating sense of adventure to each day. We will search for whales from the deck of our ship, see miles of uninhabited beaches and throngs of seabirds. We will snorkel with sea lions, enjoy kayaking excursions in pristine waters, swim among reef fish and enjoy the serenity of a sunset beach barbecue.

The course of nature is unpredictable and so, inevitably, is the exact course of our voyage; we will travel with the spirit of discovery. To take advantage of the best wildlife and exploring opportunities, we will set our exact route as we travel. For example, at La Isla San Marcos there is a beautiful cove for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking, and a broad arroyo leading into the interior, with intriguing desert plants and birds. In Canal de Ballenas we may see fin, sperm and orca whales, bottlenose and common dolphins.

Whether by zodiac or kayak, we will be able to get close up views of the thousands of seabirds nesting on the 1,000-foot-high guano-covered Isla San Pedro Martir. This is one of the world's most dramatic places to see blue-footed and brown boobies, red-billed tropicbirds and brown pelicans. Our expedition ends with an evening beach barbecue under the starry desert sky on Isla Carmen.

On this trip we travel with Lindblad Expeditions which means that we will have expert lecturers, naturalists and logistics staff with us every step of the way. All you have to do is enjoy! The full itinerary and ship information can be found for the Where the Desert Meets the Sea trip on their website, at www.expeditions.com. To learn more and to schedule your trip, contact Wendy at 603-436-8043, ext. 15; info@seacentr.org.

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