Explore the intertidal zone through the art and science of cyanotype printmaking. This workshop, led by marine scientist, artist, and educator Rose Edwards, invites participants aged 10 and up to create memorable prints using algae, crab molts, and shells. All materials, including two 8.5” x 11” pieces of photosensitive fabric, are provided. The finished products […]
Celebrate Halloween in downtown Blue Hill and visit Charlie the Shark's lair for a trick or treat. Doors open at 4 pm until candy and treats run out. More details coming soon!
Do your young home school learners wanna know more about some of their favorite tide pool critters? Here at the Shaw Institute we will be offering a class to talk about all things echinoderm! These are the family that makes up sea stars, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers! We give a brief lecture to describe […]
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.
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" […]
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.
Mark your calendars for August 1 for another First Fridays in downtown Blue Hil! 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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.