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.
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.
Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center will host four days of special events to celebrate the reopening of our historic landmark building following an extensive two-year renovation required to protect and preserve Greater Boston’s Centennial Observing Station—1 of only 11 in the entire country. We have something for everyone and most importantly all our events… Read More »
Join Us Online Saturday, November 5th from 11 am to 1 pm for Two Exceptional Presentations on Hurricanes entitled— “Is Climate Change Affecting Hurricanes?” and “New England Hurricanes: Our Vulnerability has Never Been Greater” The program is being offered by Blue Hill Observatory as a replacement for the annual Southern New England Weather Conference that… Read More »
Blue Hill Observatory and Trillium Brewing Company invite you to an evening of “Summer Bliss,” on August 10th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Trillium’s beautiful and scenic home beer garden in Canton, MA. Those attending this very special fundraising event will be supporting the completion of the “Mish Michaels Exhibit Hall for Scientific Discovery” within… Read More »
Join us for “A Winter Retrospective” an all new webinar with Tim Kelley taking place Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 12 pm. Tim will be joined by Dr. Judah Cohen of Atmospheric and Environmental Research along with Harvey Leonard, Meteorologist at WCVB TV. Every Autumn the public seeks long range forecasts from meteorologists as to how… Read More »
Blue Hill Observatory’s Earth Day “Climb for Climate” challenge is back this year in partnership with Trillium. The renowned Boston-based brewery and restaurant has expanded to 100 Royall Street in Canton, MA—just 2.5 miles from the Observatory. The “Climb for Climate” 2022 challenge will take place on Earth Day weekend, Friday, April 22 thru… Read More »
Weather historian and renowned meteorologist for thirty-five years, Tim Kelley, will be joined by an esteemed panel of four veteran meteorologists who are all graduates of Lyndon State College in the 1980s. Tim and the panel will share their experiences with weather forecast guidance products, and will discuss the advances they have witnessed during their… Read More »
Our esteemed line-up of presenters will share their expertise and insights to build your understanding of New England weather and much more. The Southern New England Weather Conference is a non-profit venture that is sponsored by the National Weather Service Norton MA, the Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell Student Chapter… Read More »
In June you will have an opportunity to virtually meet, Eric J. Dolin, who will present his recent book, “A Furious Sky: The Five-Hundred Year History of America’s Hurricanes.” As always, Tim will lead a lively Q & A session following the presentation. Eric J. Dolin is an American author who writes history books, which… Read More »
We are challenging our Greater Boston community to climb up Blue Hill to the Observatory and be counted literally as a supporter of Mother Earth. Beginning on Earth Day, April 22 through Sunday, April 25 from 10am to 4pm, we are inviting our community to climb Great Blue Hill and to stop by the Observatory to… Read More »
Our esteemed presenter is Dr. Jerry X. Mitrovica, the Frank Baird Jr. Professor of Science in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University, and a John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation “genius grant” recipient in 2019.
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BHO sponsors conferences, events and special activities to engage the community about science.
BHO provides many science programs for educators, students and the general public.
Visit the Observatory on Great Blue Hill to learn about climate and weather or tour our historic facility.
Members receive receive free tours, gift shop discounts, program admission, and help support our important mission.
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