Storytime With Charlie the Shark

Carter Nature Preserve 99 Cross Road, Surry, ME, United States

This is a BH Public Library Event that we are collaborating on with Blue Hill Heritage Trust Kids ages 5 and up and their families are invited to a special Ocean Storytime with Charlie the Shark from the Shaw Institute on Thursday, August 15 at 11 am.  This program will take place at the Carter […]

Homeschool Program Information Fair

Woodlawn Museum 21 Black House Drive, Ellsworth, ME, United States

The Shaw Institute team will be on hand to join other organizations in talking with local about various learning opportunities offered for homeschool students in the region.  

Beach Cleanup at Carter Nature Preserve

Carter Nature Preserve 99 Cross Road, Surry, ME, United States

Help keep Blue Hill’s beaches clean during Maine’s Coastal Cleanup Month & contribute to the Shaw Institute's microplastics research. Please dress for the weather & the task at hand. Event is in partnership with Blue Hill Heritage Trust. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Friends From the Field Webinar: All About Sharks

Join Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Island Heritage Trust for the Friends From the Field Webinar: All About Sharks! The featured speaker will be Shaw Institute executive director,  Dr. Charlie Rolsky. He'll discuss the natural history, behavior, and ecology of sharks in Maine, and how climate change and warming ocean temperatures are affecting them. Register […]

George Stevens Academy Community Service Fair!

George Stevens Academey 23 Union St, Blue Hill, United States

George Stevens Academy is facilitating a meet and greet event with local nonprofits to connect them with volunteer opportunities that help them meet community service requirements in order to graduate and help non-profits achieve their missions with some great volunteers.

Science On Tap

Mason's Brewing Company Downeast 78 Main Street, Machias, ME, United States

Science on Tap will be a collaborative event series, between Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Masons Brewing in Machias, aimed at bringing science and conservation topics to our community. Charlie Rolsky, Executive Director of the Shaw Institute, will be the speaker. He'll be sharing more about the work the Institute is doing.

4-H Cloverfest (Private Event)

Surry Elementary School 754 N Bend Rd, Sury, ME, United States

The Shaw Institute will be on hand at the annual 4-H Cloverfest, offering an educational microplastics activity. Cloverfest is an annual celebration for Hancock County 4-H’ers and their families. We spend the time celebrating the wonderful accomplishments of the year with food, entertainment, and awards. It is a day of fun for all! Join us […]

Word. Blue Hill Literary Arts Festival

First Congregational Church of Blue Hill 22 Tenney Hill, Blue Hill, ME, United States

Saturday Keynote Speaker Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson In Conversation with Dr. Charlie Rolsky Our executive director, Dr. Charlie Rolsky, will lead a discussion with renowned Bowdoin College marine biologist, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. They will be in conversation about putting the climate change issue into words. Every October, Word brings together readers, writers, and tellers […]

Halloween In Downtown Blue Hill

Shaw Institute 55 Main Street, Blue Hill, United States

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.

Hibernation Fair at Blue Hill YMCA

Blue Hill YMCA 32 Mines Rd, Blue Hill, ME, United States

A community fair for the Blue Hill peninsula and Deer Isle Stonington communities, bringing organizations and businesses together to benefit the mental, emotional and physical health of residents. Come explore volunteer opportunities for the Winter months and beyond.

Free

Small Business Saturday

Shaw Institute 55 Main Street, Blue Hill, United States

The Shaw Institute is partnering with MOYO Boutique for Small Business Saturday. The Institute and MOYO pop up will be open to the public from 10 am-2 pm. Take advantage and stop by to do some Christmas shopping. Part of the Proceeds from MOYO will benefit the Shaw Institute's Education and Outreach programs.

Recycled Ornament Workshop

Shaw Institute 55 Main Street, Blue Hill, United States

Parents, guardians, caregivers and kiddos are invited to participate in this recycled ornament workshop, where we'll use wine corks and other upcycled materials to create tree ornaments. This FREE but we do ask that you register: REGISTER HERE