As always, we are delighted to be participating in the Blue Hill Maritime Heritage Festival! The Downeast Chapter of the Traditional Small Craft Association (TSCA) is proud to host and help sponsor the Festival. The Blue Hill Maritime Heritage Festival is scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2025. We are planning a fun summer day by the bay, […]
Come out to Peters Cove to have the kids meet and learn from Charlie the Shark! Kids ages 5 and up and their families are invited to a special Ocean Storytime with Charlie the Shark from the Shaw Institute on Tuesday, August 12 at 10:30 am. This program will take place at Peters Cove in […]
Our Executive Director, Dr. Charlie Rolsky, will be presenting our research at the prestigious ACS conference. Laundry and dish detergent pods are incredibly popular, but they introduce a "water-soluble" plastic called Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) into our wastewater. While often considered biodegradable, new research reveals that PVA often survives conventional wastewater treatment processes. Our study specifically […]
Talk with local organizations to learn about programs that they offer for homeschool students. Children are welcome to attend with an adult.
Mark your calendars for September 5 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 later, providing a great opportunity to check out our new touch tank, gift shop and even take a lab tour.
Join us Saturday, September 13th from 10am-12pm for a Beach Cleanup Day at Carter Nature Preserve in Surry with the Shaw Institute. This is a Family Friendly Event! Plastics collected at this event will contribute to scientific research done at the Shaw Institute using our new plastics analysis and identification instrument. We will provide gloves, […]
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 feeding Arnold Clawmer a super special lunch of salmon! 2pm- Repeat Lobster lecture Throughout the day we will also have a "make a lobster craft" […]
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 family farmers that are featured in the film. The audience will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Our team served as advisors on the […]
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 Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce. Held the last weekend in September, this vibrant tradition brings together residents and visitors to enjoy the beauty of 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 family farmers that are featured in the film. The audience will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Our team served as advisors on the […]
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 later, providing a great opportunity to check out our new touch tank, gift shop and even take a lab tour.
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 science, technology, engineering, and creativity to life. Enjoy interactive exhibits, exciting demonstrations, and engaging activities suitable for all ages. Discover the power of curiosity, imagination, […]