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Phyllis Wyeth Birch Grove
MANY thanks to volunteers Jennie Mullin, Max Davis, Arthur Merrow, and Nancy Fagley for coming out on a brisk morning with shovels in hand!
Learn-Discover-Grow: Your Dog’s Poo in the Big Blue
A watershed is defined by the space in which water “sheds” off the land into water basins like lakes, rivers, and finally into the ocean. Many things can affect the water quality in a watershed including all the poo left behind by our 4 legged friends.
12 Year Old Lobsterman
Meet Marina Landrith. The 12-year-old owns a 19-foot lobster boat and hauls her own lobster traps in Rockport, Maine. Marina attended Herring Gut’s Junior Marine Scientist Camp this past summer.
Community Bag Program
Herring Gut has been selected as the October beneficiary of the Community Bag Program at the Hannaford located at 75 Maverick Street in Rockland, ME.
Learn-Discover-Grow: Watersheds
Join us Tuesday, September 27 from 7-8pm via ZOOM for our Learn-Discover-Grow Series: Watersheds with guest speaker Tina Wood of Upstream
Summer 2022 - It’s A Wrap
We had over 3,000 visitors at our programs or stopping by for a visit amounting to over 6,400 program hours with our supporters. All offered through 124 programs. Whew!
Learn-Discover-Grow: Watershed Series
Raising a family and living in Gardiner, Maine for the last 30 years has taught Tina Wood, Founer of Upstream, that individuals can make a difference in their community and make the world a better place to live, grow and thrive through their passionate dedication.
A Picture Perfect Night
New and old friends celebrate the end of August on a Sunset Cruise up the St. George River.
Experience Maine’s Marine Economy Program
Our Experience Maine’s Marine Economy Program is a field-based and experiential excursion program that took students to some of the most innovative marine-based industry and research facilities in the midcoast region of Maine.
Join Us On A Sunset Cruise
TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2022 6:00-8:00 PM
Join the Herring Gut Coastal Science Center team for a guided sunset cruise through Muscongus Bay on the Laura B. Snacks provided. Meet on the Monhegan Ferry dock in Port Clyde at 5:45pm.
Junior Marine Scientist Camp
This summer, Junior Marine Scientist Camper gained a unique perspective of the marine environment surrounding Midcoast Maine. They conducted field experiments, explore aquaculture and aquaponics, and learned about the marine animals and ecosystems that make Midcoast Maine unique.
An Evening of Celebration
On August 9th, Herring Gut Coastal Science Center filled the beautiful SaltWater Fields Event Barn to celebrate its new name, expanded programming, and a new collaboration with Colby College’s Island Campus on Allen Island.
St. George Day Parade
The Herring Gut Coastal Science Center Team took part in the St. George Day parade. They saw many familiar faces along the parade route and had fun tossing our packets of candy fish! Photo credit: Jessica Lecaptain Photography
Rockland Public Library
Patrick Burnham, Educational Programs Coordinator, brought a touch tank to Rockland Public Library in celebration of Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Ash Point Community School
RSU13 Ash Point Community School summer program spent the week with Herring Gut Educators.
Thank You Rockland Rotary Club
Herring Gut Coastal Science Center is recipient of Rotary Club of Rockland donation.
Business After Hours
On Wednesday, July 13 from 5-7pm, Herring Gut Coastal Science Center and Allen Insurance and Financial co-host Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours at Herring Gut’s Campus, 59 Factory Road, Port Clyde, ME
Campus Dedication
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2022 4:30 PM
Our beautiful birch grove located at our entrance will be dedicated in memory of Herring Gut's founder, Phyllis Wyeth (1940 - 2019). Join us as we remember and celebrate Phyllis and her extraordinary vision.
An Evening of Celebration
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022 6:30-8:30pm
Join Herring Gut Coastal Science Center and Colby College as they share the stories of their first summer of partnership and collaboration on the St. George Peninsula.