Throughout the year the BHO Science Center sponsors many special events and virtual webinars related to our mission of interest to weather professionals, educators, students and the general public.

Southern New England Weather Conference

This large annual meeting brings together professional weather forecasters, researchers, teachers, students and others to learn about current and past weather events related to Southern New England.

Current Events & Webinars

School Break Programs at the Observatory

Weather & Trail Explorer Program Over four days, students explore nature in the Blue Hills while learning about weather and climate and their longstanding impact on the environment. Students start their day on a hike, make observations about the natural world, collect daily weather data, create weather instruments and use their creativity to draw and… Read More »

Explore Your Environmental Science Career Program for Middle Schoolers

Are you interested in exploring one of these careers? Climate & weather science Environmental science & ecology Engineering & technology Biodiversity or sustainability Data science & GIS Join the Blue Hill Observatory and partners for a week-long summer experience where you will explore STEM careers connected to weather, climate and the environment. Work with STEM… Read More »

Launch Your Meteorology Career Program Applications are Open

Join us at the Blue Hill Observatory July 13 to July 18, 2026 for another year of our week-long, intensive meteorology program for high school students. Explore 21st century career opportunities with Tim Kelley, a veteran meteorologist and weather historian, while learning about the Observatory’s weather data record and meticulous collection since 1885. The “Launch Your… Read More »

Seeking STEM Partners: Summer 2026 Pilot Middle School Program

Blue Hill Observatory is seeking partners from various STEM careers representing weather, climate and environmental industries to support a summer career exploration and research program for 20-25 middle school students. Over 6 days, students work with STEM experts, investigate real-world challenges, and present solution-oriented projects. As a partner, you will gain youth perspectives on problems… Read More »

Past Events & Webinars

12/10/25 Join us for a NEW webinar:”Winter Outlook 2025-2026″
11/10/25 Weather Basics Class at BHO on November 16th
7/31/25 August 14 Pitch for Impact Event
4/23/25 Join us online April 29th at 11 AM for a NEW webinar: “Winter 2024-2025 Recap” with host Tim Kelley
4/4/25 Join us at the Blue Hill Observatory for a special Earth Day event: “Climb for Climate” on Saturday, April 19, from 10 AM to 4 PM.
1/28/25 Join us for a special presentation by author Ty Gagne of his latest book “The Lions of Winter: Survival and Sacrifice on Mount Washington”
1/8/25 Applications are Now Open for Blue Hill Observatory’s “Launch Your Meteorology Career” Program
11/18/24 Webinar: “Winter 2024-2025 Outlook” in New England
11/12/24 Educator Workshop Offering: Nov. 23 and Dec. 7
6/10/24 Join Husband and Wife Meteorology Team, Danielle (Niles) Noyes and Matt Noyes, at Trillium Brewing Company for a Special Fundraising Event Supporting The Observatory’s Educational Programs
5/15/24 Find a Link to our Recent Webinar “2024 Hurricane Season Outlook” Here
4/18/24 Thank You to All our Earth Day 2024 “Climb for Climate” Climbers—You are the Absolute Best!
2/27/24 Join Us for “Solar Eclipse 2024” a Webinar with Dr. Tamara Ledley and Host Tim Kelley on March 12th
2/2/24 Join Us For “Climate Change: Its Causes and Consequences for the Northeast” a Webinar with Dr. Bruce Anderson and Host Tim Kelley on February 6
10/6/23 Join Us For a Webinar “Winter 2023-2024 Outlook” on November 7
8/25/23 Upcoming Webinar on the 1938 New England Hurricane
6/23/23 Join us for the Southern New England Weather Conference on Saturday, July 15th, 2023
6/18/23 Join us for “An Evening Among the Stars” on Friday, July 14th, 2023
5/5/23 Observatory Grand Reopening Event Schedule for July 13-16, 2023
10/17/22 Join Us For a Webinar on Hurricanes on Saturday, November 5th