Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA
Shaw is participating in Health Kids Day at the Blue Hill YMCA. A day of fun and supporting healthy living for kids of all ages. We'll be providing an ocean-themed activity
Shaw is participating in Health Kids Day at the Blue Hill YMCA. A day of fun and supporting healthy living for kids of all ages. We'll be providing an ocean-themed activity
Kids are invited to an Ocean Storytime with Charlie the Shark from the Shaw Institute on Saturday, May 2 at 10:30 am. Charlie loves to read books to kids about the ocean and teach them why caring about our oceans is important. Join him for a fun ocean themed story, songs about the ocean and a fun […]
Dr. Charlie Rolsky, Executive Director of the Shaw Institute, will present the latest research from the Shaw Institute on the impact of plastics on human health, PFAS contamination, and innovative coastal monitoring efforts. His talk will delve into the complex reality of plastic pollution, offering insights into a more sustainable future and highlighting the importance […]
Join the Shaw Institute and The Blue Hill Co-op for this community event to help care for our fragile Maine coastline. It's a coastal cleanup that continues the celebration of World Ocean Day. All are welcome, and cleanup materials, including gloves and bags, will be provided. Location Bridges Point 23 Bridges Point Ln, Brooklin, ME
Dr. Charles Rolsky will be hosting “Born This Way, and Every Way: Diversity Across the Animal Kingdom,” a fun, Pride Month-themed talk in the pub on Monday, June 15, at 5pm, inclusive of a little game he calls “So You Think YOU’VE got a Weird Relationship?” We will explore the animal kingdom’s most extraordinary connections. […]
Discover how pollution impacts watersheds while learning about marine biology and local ecology. During this session, organized by the East Blue Hill Library, the Shaw Institute, will share insights from its extensive history of beach monitoring. Learn how our ongoing research initiatives work to safeguard both marine wildlife and the local community. Please meet at […]
Hanna B. Designs Pop Up at the Shaw Institute Come shop and play with Hanna B. at the Shaw Institute from 10 am to 4 pm in her iconic pink trailer on Friday, July 17! Rain date: July 24
Learn about local marine ecology, and oceanography and the creatures that call Maine home, but be prepared to get wet! This activity is for ages 8 and up, and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Be prepared for wet, slippery, and uneven ground. We recommend dressing lightly, bringing a water bottle, and […]
Join us for an afternoon of learning sustainable clothes practices! Create your own personalized wool dryer ball and mend your preloved clothes! Ages 10 and up. No experience required. FREE event but registration is required.
Kids are invited to an Ocean Storytime with Charlie the Shark from the Shaw Institute on Thursday, August 6 at 10:30 a.m. at the Blue Hill Town Park. Charlie loves to read books to kids about the ocean and teach them why caring about our oceans is important. Join him for a fun ocean themed […]
Learn about local marine ecology, and oceanography and the creatures that call Maine home, but be prepared to get wet! This activity is for ages 8 and up, and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Be prepared for wet, slippery, and uneven ground. We recommend dressing lightly, bringing a water bottle, and […]
Join Executive Director Dr. Charlie Rolsky for an update on the Shaw Institute’s growing impact in the lab and across the coastal communities we serve. Over the past two years, we have expanded our environmental research, launched new educational initiatives, and deepened our partnerships to protect local ecosystems. Discover our latest milestones and hear our […]