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Educational Programs

Custom Programs

Blue Hill Observatory works with schools, universities, community organizations, and corporate groups to design programming that fits your specific goals. Whether you want a single event or an ongoing partnership, we can build something meaningful around our 140-year climate record, our hilltop laboratory, and our team of scientists and educators.

What We Can Build Together

Every custom program starts with a conversation. Tell us your audience, your goals, and your timeline — and we’ll design something that works.

For Schools & Universities

  • Curriculum-aligned field experiences at the summit
  • In-classroom visits tailored to your grade level and standards
  • Multi-session partnerships for deeper learning
  • Internship and research collaboration for college students

For Organizations & Community Groups

  • Private guided tours of the historic Observatory
  • Custom lectures on climate, weather, and environmental topics
  • Team-building experiences on Great Blue Hill
  • Community science and citizen observation programs

For Corporate & Professional Groups

  • Climate briefings and data presentations
  • Custom workshops on weather risk and long-term climate trends
  • Private summit events with educational programming
Why Blue Hill

With the longest continuous weather record in the Western Hemisphere and a hilltop laboratory just 10 miles from Boston, BHO offers a uniquely powerful setting for science education and professional development.

Past Partners

We have worked with Boston University, local school districts across Greater Boston, the National Weather Service, and community organizations throughout New England to create programming that lasts.


Tell Us About Your Program

Fill out the form below and a member of our education team will be in touch within two business days.

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