Future NBC Ativities

Symposium: Plants and their Pollinators, Interactions for a Healthy Planet

The Third Annual Newport Bay Symposium is planned for Saturday, June 22, 2013.    This program will bring together some of our foremost local experts on native plants and their vitally important partners, the insect pollinators.   The talks will be followed by a native plant sale during lunchtime, and the day will conclude with a series of informal field trips to local trails where some of these plants and insects are found.  For scheduling details go to Symposium Program.  Click here to read more and make your reservation.

Esturary Awareness Day

Estuary Awareness Day will be held at the Back Bay Science Center on June 15, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  This fun event will include fascinating aquariums,  touch tanks, a boat ride on the Sea Base pontoon  boat and other learning opportunities.

Click Estuary Awareness Day to view the flyer.

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Upcoming Events

• June 19, 2013
  • Steward DaysSteward Days
    
    Time: 9:00 am
    
    Join a dedicated group of volunteers who tend to the cultivation of native plants that are used for our restoration activities. Tasks on these days vary from collecting seeds to monitoring and maintaining previously planted sites. Under 14 must be accompanied by adult. Service learning hours are available. Contact Matt Yurko, 949-640-0286 or myurko@coastal.ca.gov at 9:00 am
• June 22, 2013
  • ROOTS Restoration EventROOTS Restoration Event
    
    Time: 9:00 am
    
    These events take place at various locations at the Upper Newport Bay. All ages are welcome. Under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Service learning hours are available. For information or to reserve your place, please contact Matt Yurko, Restoration Education Program Management at (949) 640-0286 or myurko@coastal.ca.gov. at 9:00 am
• June 23, 2013
  • BBSC Open HouseBBSC Open House
    
    Time: 10:00 am
    
    Explore the buildings and the surroundings of the Back Bay Science Center! Learn about ongoing research, education, & restoration projects. Get you fingers wet in our tide pool touch tank and tour the teaching lab and acqaurium. BBSC is located just off Back Bay Drive on Shellmaker Island (next to the Dunes). This program is free & no reservations are required at 10:00 am
  • Kayak TourKayak Tour
    
    Time: 10:00 am
    
    Meet at the Newport Aquatic Center for a 2-hour guided kayak trip in the Upper Bay. $25/person. To book a tour, please call (949) 923-2269. at 10:00 am
• June 26, 2013
  • Steward DaysSteward Days
    
    Time: 9:00 am
    
    Join a dedicated group of volunteers who tend to the cultivation of native plants that are used for our restoration activities. Tasks on these days vary from collecting seeds to monitoring and maintaining previously planted sites. Under 14 must be accompanied by adult. Service learning hours are available. Contact Matt Yurko, 949-640-0286 or myurko@coastal.ca.gov at 9:00 am
• June 30, 2013
  • Big Canyon Bird WalkBig Canyon Bird Walk
    
    Time: 8:00 am
    
    For those of you who are interested in a more intense bird watching experience and the possibility of seeing something rare, one of our bird experts offers a 2-4 hour outing at Big Canyon. Big canyon is located a half mile along back bay drive. This activity is free. at 8:00 am
  • BBSC Open HouseBBSC Open House
    
    Time: 10:00 am
    
    Explore the buildings and the surroundings of the Back Bay Science Center! Learn about ongoing research, education, & restoration projects. Get you fingers wet in our tide pool touch tank and tour the teaching lab and acqaurium. BBSC is located just off Back Bay Drive on Shellmaker Island (next to the Dunes). This program is free & no reservations are required at 10:00 am
  • Kayak TourKayak Tour
    
    Time: 10:00 am
    
    Meet at the Newport Aquatic Center for a 2-hour guided kayak trip in the Upper Bay. $25/person. To book a tour, please call (949) 923-2269. at 10:00 am
• July 3, 2013
  • Steward DaysSteward Days
    
    Time: 9:00 am
    
    Join a dedicated group of volunteers who tend to the cultivation of native plants that are used for our restoration activities. Tasks on these days vary from collecting seeds to monitoring and maintaining previously planted sites. Under 14 must be accompanied by adult. Service learning hours are available. Contact Matt Yurko, 949-640-0286 or myurko@coastal.ca.gov at 9:00 am
• July 7, 2013
  • BBSC Open HouseBBSC Open House
    
    Time: 10:00 am
    
    Explore the buildings and the surroundings of the Back Bay Science Center! Learn about ongoing research, education, & restoration projects. Get you fingers wet in our tide pool touch tank and tour the teaching lab and acqaurium. BBSC is located just off Back Bay Drive on Shellmaker Island (next to the Dunes). This program is free & no reservations are required at 10:00 am
  • Kayak TourKayak Tour
    
    Time: 10:00 am
    
    Meet at the Newport Aquatic Center for a 2-hour guided kayak trip in the Upper Bay. $25/person. To book a tour, please call (949) 923-2269. at 10:00 am
• July 10, 2013
  • Steward DaysSteward Days
    
    Time: 9:00 am
    
    Join a dedicated group of volunteers who tend to the cultivation of native plants that are used for our restoration activities. Tasks on these days vary from collecting seeds to monitoring and maintaining previously planted sites. Under 14 must be accompanied by adult. Service learning hours are available. Contact Matt Yurko, 949-640-0286 or myurko@coastal.ca.gov at 9:00 am
• July 14, 2013
  • BBSC Open HouseBBSC Open House
    
    Time: 10:00 am
    
    Explore the buildings and the surroundings of the Back Bay Science Center! Learn about ongoing research, education, & restoration projects. Get you fingers wet in our tide pool touch tank and tour the teaching lab and acqaurium. BBSC is located just off Back Bay Drive on Shellmaker Island (next to the Dunes). This program is free & no reservations are required at 10:00 am
  • Kayak TourKayak Tour
    
    Time: 10:00 am
    
    Meet at the Newport Aquatic Center for a 2-hour guided kayak trip in the Upper Bay. $25/person. To book a tour, please call (949) 923-2269. at 10:00 am
• July 17, 2013
  • Steward DaysSteward Days
    
    Time: 9:00 am
    
    Join a dedicated group of volunteers who tend to the cultivation of native plants that are used for our restoration activities. Tasks on these days vary from collecting seeds to monitoring and maintaining previously planted sites. Under 14 must be accompanied by adult. Service learning hours are available. Contact Matt Yurko, 949-640-0286 or myurko@coastal.ca.gov at 9:00 am