Storytime with Charlie the Shark: Ellsworth Public Library
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 […]
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 […]
Join plastic pollution expert Dr. Charlie Rolsky at the University of Maine as he talks about how we've changed our relationship status with plastic to, "it's complicated". In this discussion, […]
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 […]
As part part of the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours series, come visit the Shaw Institute in downtown Blue Hill! Guests can view the touch tank, aquariums, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]