Pauline Dion, the founder and executive director of the Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC), is set to speak at the upcoming monthly meeting of 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.
BSSC is a community sea and science education center that offers affordable and accessible programs to youth through activities like sailing, boating, and marine science. By focusing on experiential learning, BSSC aims to provide hands-on learning experiences that are not widely available through other organizations in the region. The center offers a range of innovative and affordable education programs for youth between the ages of 5 and 17.
Pauline Dion is an experienced 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.
Join us for this exciting presentation by Pauline Dion about BSSC’s mission, programs, collaborations with marine businesses, schools, social service agencies, marine research organizations, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences playing a key role in program development. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about this amazing organization!