Here readers will find archived Herring Gut news stories (in-house and press coverage) with accompanying photos. Stories cover many of the programs offered at the center. If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact us.

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07/24/2011
Herring Gut's First Summer Garden Program
June 20th, HGLC launched its first season of the Herring Gut Summer Garden Program. The program is an opportunity for teens ages 13-15 from the RSU #13 school district to work at Herring Gut for a five week term. Two sessions are being held this summer. Ten students are working in the greenhouse, outdoor raised-bed gardens, and aquaponics system. They are being introduced to the basics of aquaculture and sustainable agriculture and learning how to become responsible employees.
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06/29/2011
Professional Development Series at HGLC Brings Aquaponics to the Classroom
This April and May, the Herring Gut Professional Development Institute led an educator training series for kindergarten through fifth grade elementary teachers in the RSU 13 school district. Teachers had the opportunity to attend a 1.5 day training workshop with a focus on aquaponics. Read more...

06/29/2011
New Summer Camp for Ages 11-13 and New Spots Added in Explore the Shore!
Come explore our rocky shores, muck in the mud, ponder a pool, or create your own crafty crustacean! Plenty of our summer camp opportunities still have available spots for campers! Our new camp, "Come Fly Away", will introduce campers ages 11-13 to the wonders of birding along the coast with our resident avian expert.

By popular demand, we have also added spots to our Explore the Shore camp for ages 8-10 on August 8th. Both of these opportunities filled so quickly that we have decided to open it up to more campers and have an additional counselor on duty! It's still sure to fill up fast, so sign up today!
Our Marine Science Camp schedule is now online. Read more...

06/14/2011
Spring Community Outreach Programs at Herring Gut
HGLC celebrated oceans this season with student groups from around the Mid-Coast. Throughout May and June, Herring Gut has been host to several exciting community outreach programs that have introduced students from local communities and beyond to aquaponics, marine ecology, and coastal exploration. Read more...

05/02/2011
Harlem Children's Zone Visits Port Clyde
Six high school students from Harlem, New York spent their April break experiencing the sights and sounds of Mid-coast Maine. The trip was organized by Ruthie Scarpino, Port Clyde native and art teacher and tutor for the Harlem Children's Zone. Read more...

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