Project Puffin
Senior Manager of Public Programs at the Hog Island Audubon Camp, Eva Matthews Lark joins Herring Gut educators in talking about the success of Project Puffin and how its success have helped seabird conservation efforts across the globe.
Seabird Seasons
A look into seabird seasons with the Friends of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Presented by Tori Tibbetts, Interpretive Guide
Blue Mind Theory
Panel discussion with Herring Gut educators, Eric Hopkins, Catherine Schmitt and John McIlwaine
Ice Fishing
Ice Fishing in Maine presented by Chelsea Lathrop, Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Why Aquatic Science?
Herring Gut Learning Center Educational Team shares why they became Aquatic Scientists!
History of Port Clyde
On August 9th 2021 the Herring Gut Learning Center brought together leaders in the areas of fishing, commerce and art to talk about the history behind each of these integral parts of Port Clyde. We hope you enjoy the recording of the event.
The Curious World of Seaweed
Herring Gut Learning Center's LEARN-DISCOVER-GROW SERIES presents: The Curious World of Seaweed featuring Josie Iselin, June 29, 2021
How to Spore Out Sugar Kelp
Educators at Herring Gut Learning Center walk you through step-by-step how to spore out sugar kelp to grow in a classroom nursery over the winter.
New England Aquarium’s Seahorse Camouflage Lesson
New England Aquarium’s Seahorse Camouflage lesson incorporates art in a lesson about fish coloration and adaptations!
Families in Nature's Making Sound Maps
Families in Nature’s Making Sound Maps is a wonderful article about engaging different senses while exploring outside. Pair this activity with the Bird Song Hero game and try to identify the different birds that you heard while making your sound maps.
Maine Audubon's Spotting Connections Activity
Maine Audubon’s Spotting Connections Activity is a great guideline for exploring your backyard (or your house if it is raining) with kids in a scientific way! Make connections between the items you find – compare and contrast different types of pine cones or types of birds found in a field guide.
National Geographic Online Webquest
The National Geographic Online Webquest is an open ended assignment created for high school students, but could be geared towards students of all ages. This assignment encourages students to explore an interest related to nature and learn something new!
Make A Rain Gauge from Science Buddies
Make A Rain Gauge from Science Buddies is a great way to repurpose our recyclables that so many of us are not able to recycle right now as well as make the most out of the next rainstorm, in terms of learning! Make this simple rain gauge and compare rainfall over different storms – learn about intensity of rainfall and time of storms by utilizing local meteorological data in conjunction with your rain gauge.