# Event Details - **Event Name**: Biodiversity Bash! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Come join us for an afternoon of activities to explore our new look and learn more about what makes California's nature so incredible!About this EventCome join staff at the Back Bay Science Center, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and our partners for a fun day of activities.Check out our website with up to date information: BackBayScienceCenter.orgThis event is free and open to the public, welcoming all ages. Please bring water and sunscreen. Here are some of the fun things planned!Activities for the day:1-4p Live art workshop with Wildlife Jewels1-4p Native plant nursery tours every 30 min3p Live aquarium animal feedingActivity Booths to Explore:Watershed Warrior: Orange County Coast KeeperSpill some food dye and learn where it goes in the watershed!CDFW Law Enforcement: Oil Spill Prevention Team and NRVPA table of activities to gets hands on in collecting oil and keeping our waterways safe!Orange County Public HealthHow do we know that our beaches our safe to swim? Our onsite water quality lab teach you how to test the water for public safety!Orange Coast College AquariumsExplore the aquarium animals at the Back Bay Science Center and learn about the incredible diversity of aquariums hosted and Orange County College that you can visit for free!Wildlife JewelsCalifornia Wildlife is the jewel of California and this organization works to blend art and conservation.Hunter EducationDid you know there’s hunting in Southern California and our hunting community is some of our strongest advocated for conservation? Come learn more about the effort our volunteers make in educating the public about how to hunt safely.Newport Bay ConservancyGet hands on with the Bay’s Native Plants and learn about the work that Newport Bay Conservancy is doing in Big Canyon!Orange Coast College PlanetariumExplore the diversity of space with OCC’s high powered telescopes and learn about the incredible facility that is so close!CDFW Fishing in the City (there will be NO fishing)Learn to cast! Tour the catch of the day and get hands on with what’s beneath the surface of the Bay!Biodiversity, iNaturalist, CA 30X30 plus many more!!!What is Biodiversity? How does the iNaturalist App help conservation?Learn to use binoculars and learn about the Pacific FlywayOur oceans have the COOLEST animals!Why are native plants important?If you have any questions, email: NBBackBayScienceCenter@gmail.comAgenda🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PMiNaturalist Scavenger Hunt w/ prizeInfo: Download iNaturalist before arriving. Sign up for the Find 30 Species Challenge and if you can find 15 species before you leave! *Prizes for youth only🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PMNative Plant Nursery ToursInfo: Join on a walk through the nursery for an educational tour of the native species being grown! Tours will be hosted every 30 minutes. 🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMLive Aquatic Animal FeedingInfo: Come see how our sea creatures eat with no hands! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newport-beach/biodiversity-bash/100001999730659233 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, science-fair, Contests, Workshops, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Newport Beach - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 600 Shellmaker Rd - **lat**: 33.6203994 - **long**: -117.8918183 - **full address**: 600 Shellmaker Rd, 600 Shellmaker Road, Newport Beach, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Biodiversity Bash! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/22df70867ee7353cc3aaed77dccb9113086a227b510f3e34054a0e30e8c76ea6-rimg-w1080-h1350-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788490877 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Biodiversity Bash! being held? - **A:** Biodiversity Bash! takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 600 Shellmaker Rd, 600 Shellmaker Road, Newport Beach, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Biodiversity Bash!? - **A:** Biodiversity Bash! is organized by CDFW. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Biodiversity Bash! is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newport Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Biodiversity Bash! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Biodiversity Bash!", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/22df70867ee7353cc3aaed77dccb9113086a227b510f3e34054a0e30e8c76ea6-rimg-w1080-h1350-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788490877", "startDate": "2026-09-05T13:00:00-07:00", "endDate": "2026-09-05T16:00:00-07:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/newport-beach/biodiversity-bash/100001999730659233", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "600 Shellmaker Rd", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "600 Shellmaker Road", "postalCode": "92660", "addressLocality": "Newport Beach", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "33.6203994", "longitude": "-117.8918183" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Come join us for an afternoon of activities to explore our new look and learn more about what makes California's nature so incredible!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-04", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-05T16:00:00-07:00", "validFrom": "2026-09-04", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/newport-beach/biodiversity-bash/100001999730659233" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-04", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/newport-beach/biodiversity-bash/100001999730659233", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "CDFW", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/cdfw/24668511" } ] } ] ```