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Schools & Groups

The Block Island Maritime Institute is the ideal setting for your environmental education field trip. Indoor and outdoor programs are available during the summer. We can meet the needs of almost any group size or budget.

With a wide variety of topics, habitats and programs, your visit the Block Island Maritime Institute will prove to be an exciting educational experience that students and group members will remember for years to come.

Plan Your Visit!

The Block Island Maritime Institute is the ideal setting for your environmental education field trip. Indoor and outdoor programs are available during the summer. We can meet the needs of almost any group size or budget.

With a wide variety of topics, habitats and programs, your visit the Block Island Maritime Institute will prove to be an exciting educational experience that students and group members will remember for years to come.

Marine Science and Maritime Educational Programs Include:

  • Beach Clean-ups and Plastics Education
  • Water Quality Testing
  • Invasive Species Identification
  • Rocky Shore Animal Ecology
  • Tide Pools
  • Crustaceans
  • Invertebrate Zoology
  • Knot-tying
  • Coastal Seashore Vegetation
  • Aquaculture
  • Plankton

Daily Programs

Our daily programs are perfect to peak a student’s curiosity about the marine world. We offer a variety of programs with a focus on hands-on exploration throughout the week.

Outdoor Aquarium and Fun Marine Programs

Come see our five fantastic outdoor tanks  filled with local fish! You will also be able to enjoy our indoor tanks including Turtle, a jellyfish tank and baby Chain Dogfish and/or participate in one of our many programs. Learn…to love Block island!

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BIMI BOAT BATTLES

(recommended for ages 7 yrs and up)

Practice the art of Gyotaku fish prints and marine origami. Activities vary every week. No fee, but donations are greatly appreciated. No registration necessary, see the weekly program schedule.

LET’S CELEBRATE

(recommended for ages 8 yrs and up)

Learn to tie some maritime knots and make your own sailor’s bracelet. $5.00 per person. No registration necessary, see the weekly program schedule. Reservations recommended. Space is limited.

SCHOOL & YOUTH PROGRAMS

(recommended for ages 8 yrs and up)

Learn to tie some maritime knots and make your own sailor’s bracelet. $5.00 per person. No registration necessary, see the weekly program schedule. Reservations recommended. Space is limited.

CONSERVATION EFFORTS

(recommended for ages 8 yrs and up)

Learn to tie some maritime knots and make your own sailor’s bracelet. $5.00 per person. No registration necessary, see the weekly program schedule. Reservations recommended. Space is limited.

UPCOMING EVENTS

(recommended for ages 8 yrs and up)

Learn to tie some maritime knots and make your own sailor’s bracelet. $5.00 per person. No registration necessary, see the weekly program schedule. Reservations recommended. Space is limited.

Our daily programs are perfect to peak a student’s curiosity about the marine world. We offer a variety of programs with a focus on hands-on exploration throughout the week.

Reservations can be made through our event calendar:

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Block Island Maritime Institute: 216 Ocean Avenue, Block Island, RI 02807

Phone: (401) 500-3501
Email: info@blockislandmaritime.org

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