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Posted 5 days, 2 hours agoViewed 36 times
Herring Gut Learning Center is not listed here, but we can be added as a write in under Knox County organizations. Please remember, we rely on donations and grants from individuals and organizations in order to provide hands-on educational experiences to our students. Please share and encourage your friends to vote for us, too! Thank you in...
Posted 6 days agoViewed 40 times
Herring Gut Learning Center has been excited to be working with former students in our Alumni Program. These students have been meeting once each month allowing them to stay connected, get academic assistance, volunteer in the community, and try new activities. This week the Alumni group tried their hand at Rock Climbing at the Pen Bay YMCA....
Posted 1 week, 4 days agoViewed 61 times
Herring Gut Learning Center and The Landing Place have teamed up to provide a small group of students a "first work" opportunity. The students are designing, building and planting 5 garden beds at The Landing Place to provide the children that attend the Landing Place fresh produce for their weekly dinners and to donate to other organizations....
Posted 2 weeks, 5 days agoViewed 99 times
On Friday, eight students from St. George School's "Long Line Kelp Growers" worked with staff and educators to create their very own Seaweed Salted Caramel Cream Pie for the 15th Annual Pies on Parade event in Rockland, Maine. Students used organic seaweed paste to add a salty touch to their creation. This past Sunday, several of the students...
Posted on 01/15/2019 at 09:58 amViewed 120 times
Ever wondered what we do at Herring Gut? Please join us on Saturday January 26 , 2019 9:00 – 10:00 am for our next Volunteer Orientation and learn how you can help with the following: Feeding the fish and critters on weekends and vacations Gardening in the greenhouse and on our grounds General weekly maintenance of our systems Hospitality...
Posted on 01/14/2019 at 04:22 pmViewed 183 times
The entire Herring Gut Learning Center family mourns the loss of our founder Phyllis Wyeth. Phyllis was a true visionary who understood the irreplaceable value of education and the vital importance of teaching young people about Maine’s marine environment. Because of her wisdom and dedication, literally thousands of Maine students have...
Posted on 12/20/2018 at 10:44 amViewed 121 times
We look to 2019 with excitement as we have many wonderful opportunities planned for our local students. That said, we still need your help to make this happen. Your support, no matter how large or small can make a positive impact on the lives of our local youth. To support Herring Gut Learning Center now, please click on the "Donate" button on...
Posted on 12/04/2018 at 10:27 amViewed 163 times
An important element of the educational experience here at Herring Gut is the responsibility of running a micro-business. This week the School of Roots, who maintains and harvests from the aquaponic system, had their election of officers. Students applied for desired positions, gave speeches, and voted. This is the first time some of them have...
Posted on 11/29/2018 at 12:26 pmViewed 212 times
Herring Gut Learning Center will be hosting it's Annual Holiday Potluck on Monday, December 10th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Join us for food, drink and good cheer! Please bring your favorite dish to share. We hope to see you there!
Posted on 11/19/2018 at 12:30 pmViewed 210 times
Students from the St. George Long Line Kelp Growers program spent part of last week building their kelp farms. A lot of time went into designing, measuring and putting together their farms. We will post updates as the farms progress!
"Herring Gut taught me almost everything I needed to know for my current job ... They also have helped me through some of the roughest patches in my life by just being there and encouraging me to be better."
"Herring Gut was absolutely amazing. The teachers there were also great. I learned a lot by going there."
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