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.
24 Hours Wyeth’s World Educator Retreat
Teachers attended the 24 Hours in Wyeth's World Educator Retreat on Allen Island. Colby College Museum of Art organized this retreat in collaboration with Herring Gut Coastal Science Center.
Aquatots Kicks Off With a Splash!
Aquatots , our new summer preschool program, used pitchers and funnels to pour water into graduated cylinders. They chose their favorite number and either poured out water or added more to try to get an exact measurement. They even explored why an equal amount of water looks like different amounts in large and small containers.
Bucksport Middle School Educators Learn About Aquaponics
Bucksport educators are planning, prototyping and building a new aquaponics/makerspace/kitchen
Herring Gut Receives Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative Grant
The Initiative, developed by the Maine Department of Education
Governor Mills and Jamie Wyeth visit Herring Gut Coastal Science Center
Herring Gut Coastal Science Center recently enjoyed a visit from Governor Janet Mills and Jamie Wyeth.
Fresh to Salt Program Introduction
Check out one of our educators describing the Fresh to Salt program, our newest program at Herring Gut Learning Center!