Lobster Day!
In celebration of National Lobster Day, we're celebrating these invaluable marine creatures. 11am- Lobster Lecture (discussing the ecology of lobsters, fishing practices here in Maine, and more!) 12:30pm- We'll be […]
In celebration of National Lobster Day, we're celebrating these invaluable marine creatures. 11am- Lobster Lecture (discussing the ecology of lobsters, fishing practices here in Maine, and more!) 12:30pm- We'll be […]
The Shaw Institute is proud to be screening the award-winning documentary short film, SLUDGE: A PFAS UPRISING (28 minutes), followed by a panel discussion featuring filmmakers, PFAS experts and Maine […]
The Shaw Institute will be participating in the kids fun zone portion of the Autumn Gold Festival at Knowlton Park. The Festival is Ellsworth’s beloved annual fall celebration, hosted by the […]
The Shaw Institute is proud to be screening the award-winning documentary short film, SLUDGE: A PFAS UPRISING (28 minutes), followed by a panel discussion featuring filmmakers, PFAS experts and Maine […]
Mark your calendars for October 3 for another First Fridays in downtown Blue Hill! Join us, and other local businesses, for expanded hours, food, music and shopping. We’ll be open […]
Join us for "Build. Create. Innovate.," a FREE family-friendly event open to the entire community! This dynamic STEM and innovation event is designed for families, offering a hands-on experience that brings […]
Word’s popular Poetry Crawl returns! Join us on an easy walk around Blue Hill village to hear a sequence of readings by remarkable poets, one poet at each of five […]
Celebrate Halloween in downtown Blue Hill and visit Charlie the Shark's lair for a trick or treat. Doors open at 4 pm until candy and treats run out. More details […]
Meet the Shaw Institute’s resident shark, Charlie, at the Ellsworth Public Library on December 1, 2025. He loves to read books to kids about the ocean, teaching them why taking […]
Come celebrate Valentine's Day at the Shaw Institute! Enjoy Oysters, wine, and cheese (you know those good ol' aphrodisiacs) before our executive director shares an R-rated lecture on how critters […]
Celebrate Earth Day with a free, community-powered event that brings together families, local schools, and environmental organizations in a shared commitment to protecting our planet. This year’s special feature is […]
Celebrate the first anniversary of our 200-gallon touch tank! With special treats courtesy of our friends at the Blue Chill and Hannaford's. If you've been here before, come rediscover all […]