Sunset Cruise on the Laura B.
Join Herring Gut Coastal Science Center’s team on guided sunset cruise through Muscongus Bay.
Ocean Hour
Bring the whole family to explore the theme of the week with our educators. Participate in hands-on activities and art projects that help discover the wonders of the ocean.
Tidepool Treks
Join our educators as they comb through the lower intertidal zone looking for urchins, crabs, sea stars and even lobsters and eels!
Science Sails
Join Captain Tyler and a Herring Gut Educator for a sail on the 55' ketch, A Morning in Maine. Learn about the ecology of Penobscot Bay while viewing wildlife like seals, porpoises, and seabirds.
#portclydestrong photography exhibit
The spirit of resilience echoes through the coastal community of Port Clyde, Maine, and this July, it takes center stage in a remarkable photography exhibition sponsored by the Herring Gut Coastal Science Center, Port Clyde Strong Committee and Cushman Creative. Titled #portclydestrong, the exhibition encapsulates the indomitable spirit and strength of the community in the face of adversity.
Changing Seas
This weeklong experiential camp is designed to focus on changing seas and how Maine’s marine economy is impacted. Topics include ocean plastics, rising sea level, warming waters and sustainability.
Junior Marine Scientist Camp: Session 1
Experience the marine ecosystems that make Midcoast Maine so unique and learn what you can do to protect them!
Marine Explorers
Come discover the different coastal habitats of Midcoast Maine! Explore the rocky shore, salt marshes, and mudflats. Join us for hands-on, feet-wet activities that include tide pooling, science investigations, and other marine-inspired projects.
Junior Marine Scientist Camp: Session 2
Experience the marine ecosystems that make Midcoast Maine so unique and learn what you can do to protect them!
Junior Marine Scientist Camp: Session 3
Experience the marine ecosystems that make Midcoast Maine so unique and learn what you can do to protect them!