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 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 […]
THIS EVENT IS FULL. Create a felt holiday ornament at the Shaw Institute's needling workshop! Local artist Reese will lead this hands-on class for parents and kids (ages 8+). Sharp needles are used, so children must be supervised by an adult. All participants creating an ornament must register. Accompanying adults who are not creating an […]
The Shaw Institute is proud to host Forever Ours: PFAS and Plastics, a thought-provoking art exhibition exploring humanity’s complex relationship with persistent materials like microplastics and PFAS. The exhibit, which runs through summer of 2026, opens with a public reception on Saturday, November 22, from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at the Shaw Institute’s Environmental Education Center in downtown Blue […]
