Pauline Dion, the founder and executive director of the Boothbay Sea and Science Center, will be speaking at an upcoming event hosted by the Boothbay Region Garden Club. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 8 at 12:30 p.m. at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in Boothbay Harbor. This event is open to the public and refreshments will be available for attendees to enjoy.
The Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) is a community education center that offers affordable and accessible programs to youth between the ages of 5 and 17 through activities like sailing, boating, and marine science. By focusing on experiential learning, BSSC aims to create lifelong skills and pathways to careers in STEM fields. The center collaborates with various organizations such as marine businesses, schools, social service agencies, and marine research organizations, with Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences playing a key role in program development.
Pauline Dion is a passionate advocate for nonprofit organizations and an engaging speaker who has chaired fundraising efforts for various organizations and serves on the boards of several local nonprofits. With a background in nursing and a focus on adult oncology, Pauline brings a unique perspective to her work with BSSC. She is also a lifelong sailor who has been involved in chairing the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Junior Sailing and Tennis programs.
During her presentation at the upcoming event hosted by the Boothbay Region Garden Club, Pauline will share more about her work with BSSC and what it takes to provide hands-on learning experiences that are not widely available through other organizations in the region. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more from Pauline herself!
