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. […]
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. […]
An Journey Through Nature's Mating Game! - SOLD OUT 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 a lecture on how critters find love in the natural world. He’ll speak about interesting mating strategies, whacky habits, strange mate choices, […]
Join us for an interactive workshop where you’ll learn about seals in the Gulf of Maine while creating a seal of your own! All supplies included. Limited to 15 people. TWO SLOTS LEFT AS OF DECEMBER 31! SOLD OUT Instructor: Reese Wolfe Saturday, January 11, 2025 9:30 am-12:30 pm Ages 10 & up Fee: $26 […]
Parents, guardians, caregivers and kiddos are invited to participate in this recycled ornament workshop, where we'll use wine corks and other upcycled materials to create tree ornaments. This FREE but we do ask that you register: REGISTER HERE
The Shaw Institute is partnering with MOYO Boutique for Small Business Saturday. The Institute and MOYO pop up will be open to the public from 10 am-2 pm. Take advantage and stop by to do some Christmas shopping. Part of the Proceeds from MOYO will benefit the Shaw Institute's Education and Outreach programs.
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.
Join Dr. Charles Rolsky, executive director of the Shaw Institute as he gives an update about some big changes coming to Shaw Institute. Opening of the new touch tank, a new environmental education center in downtown Blue Hill, and a new building for scientific research. Please join us on Wednesday, August 14. Doors open at […]
Join us at the Shaw Institute for an evening celebrating art, science, and the natural world. Enjoy refreshments while you learn about the research projects our summer interns have been working on, as well as their artistic interpretations of the natural world. Other artists also participating. Vendors confirmed: Shaw Institute Interns Katherine Messenger Suzanne Becque
Maine teachers are coming to the Shaw Institute! Woodlawn and Maine TREE created a climate change educator workshop for SU93. Teachers visit local organizations to look at local perspectives on climate impacts and local knowledge of the landscape. The Shaw Institute is honored to be one of the participating locations that they'll visit. We'll host educators and provide […]
Penobscot Bay Stewards will visit the Shaw Institute for a lecture and lab tour, conducted by our associate scientists, Michelle Berger. She'll give a general presentation on the Shaw Institute and her work on PFAS in Surry and pollutants in marine mammals. Presentation: 10-10:45 Lab Tour: 11-11:30 Interested in a tour of the Shaw Institute? […]
As part of Blue Hill Heritage Trust's (BHHT) mission to teach and practice a stewardship ethic, BHHT will host an open house event at the Shaw Institute. Through presentations and demonstrations, participants will learn about the Shaw Institute's work on fecal bacteria levels around the Blue Hill Peninsula to address public and ecological health. Snow […]