The time has finally arrived! Join the Shaw Institute on Wednesday April 16, to celebrate the community’s efforts in obtaining our new, 200-gallon touch tank. Discover and learn all about marine wildlife and the Gulf of Maine. You’ll have the chance to meet our resident bi-colored lobster, Arnold Clawmer - a 1 in 50,000,000 rarity. […]
Join the Shaw Institute and Blue Hill Heritage Trust for an early Earth Day 2025 beach clean-up event, Saturday, April 19th from 10 am-12 pm at Carter Nature Preserve in Surry with the Shaw Institute. This is a Family Friendly Event! We will provide materials for collecting trash, which we send gratitude to the Natural […]
Join plastic pollution expert Dr. Charlie Rolsky as he talks about how we've changed our relationship status with plastic to, "it's complicated", as well as the truths and myths surrounding our use of this material. Charlie will also highlight research that the Shaw Institute is conducting surrounding human health, PFAS contamination, and more. Location: College of the Atlantic, […]
The Shaw Institute will be on hand at this annual gathering organized by the Chamber. We'll be there to talk about our research, education and all upcoming community engagements.
Discover Arnold Clawmer, our 1 in 50 million chimera lobster, and learn about Maine's iconic crustacean in this hands-on workshop! Explore the fascinating world of lobster genetics and the incredible color variations found in nature. You'll also create your own unique felt lobster to take home! All supplies, light refreshments and snacks will be provided. […]
Mark your calendars for June 6 … the first First Friday of the summer season! Join us, and other local businesses, for expanded hours. We'll be open later, providing a great opportunity to check out our new touch tank, gift shop and even take a lab tour.
Make Your Own Snazzy Pouch Out of Plastic Waste! Ages 10 and beyond, all levels welcome. Saturday, June 7th, 9 am-12 pm (Rain date - Sunday, June 8th) Registration Waiver 12 participants Maximum Instructor: Hilary Tobin of Island Meadow Arts Cost: $45 Celebrate World Ocean Day by joining the Shaw Institute and Island Meadow Arts […]
Discover the extraordinary and diverse ways creatures connect in nature! This family-friendly presentation explores unique relationships in the animal kingdom, from head-eating to dazzling dances, we’ll uncover fascinating love stories in nature. It’s all part of the Pride celebration from the First Congregational Church. FREE and open to the public.
Mark your calendars for July 3 … for round two of First Fridays ... ok, First Thursday since the first Friday of July is the 4th! Join us, and other local businesses, for expanded hours. We'll be open later, providing a great opportunity to check out our new touch tank, gift shop and even take […]
Discover Maine seaweed species on Saturday, July 18th. We’ll have a seaweed exploration station featuring Maine Sea Coast Vegetables. We’ll learn identification techniques and understand their ecological significance. The seaweed station is free and open to the public from 10:00 to 10:45 am and 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
Great shopping, tasty oysters and the awe of Maine’s sea life. Come out and join us for a great evening of community engagement on Water Street ... accented with wonderful food, shopping and the always inspiring touch tank of the Shaw Institute. Oysters served by Waukeag Neck Oyster Company at Juniper and Bar Harbor Oyster […]
Meet the Shaw Institute’s resident shark, Charlie. He loves to read books to kids about the ocean, teaching them why taking care of the ocean is important for us all. Your school or youth group will find the experience to be engaging and most of all … fun! The Shaw Institute, Blue Hill, aims to […]