Private UNH Shoals Marine Lab Tour & Lunch for Six on Appledore Islane


Item Number: 182

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Online Close: Nov 15, 2015 9:00 PM EST

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Description

 


Join Shoals Marine Lab Director, Dr. Jennifer Seavey, for a cruise on one of UNH’s research vessels to beautiful Appledore Island followed by a private tour and lunch with UNH students. 


 Roughly 100 acres in size, Appledore Island is one of the 9 Isles of Shoals located off the Maine/New Hampshire coast and the location of UNH’s Shoals Marine Laboratory - the largest field research facility dedicated to undergraduate research in the world. 


Tour Highlights include...



  • Visit at the marine lab to observe marine organisms

  • View and learn about the leading edge sustainable energy facilities

  • Trek to rock formations that reveal the island’s geological past

  • Visit the restored garden of renowned 19th Century poet and essayist, Celia Thaxter.  

  • Enjoy a delicious lunch on the large open deck of the Kiggins Commons Dining Hall featuring expansive ocean view


 


 




 




  • Chance of a lifetime!

  • For the marine enthusiasts!



 

Special Instructions


  • Valid Dates: Tuesday, Thursdays, Fridays and Limited Saturdays between May 30 – August 10, 2016



  • Trip Time:  10:00 am departure from either Portsmouth or New CastleReturn to mainland by 3:00pm

Donated by

The University of New Hampshire