Citizen Science

A group of people stand on a mountain ridge looking out at ocean and islands. A nearby sign reads "Hawk Watch"
September 14, 2026

Get Ready for Raptors! Join Us for Hawk Watch on Cadillac

Get ready for raptors! Hawk Watch on Cadillac Mountain has begun. You’ll find 10 raptor species flying over Acadia’s summits, […]

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View of an anvil-shaped hill
July 21, 2026

Honoring and Inspiring Volunteers: 2026 Anvil Award

This month, we were thrilled to present dedicated volunteer and generous supporter Vicki Rea with our second annual Anvil Award. […]

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November 17, 2025

What’s That Bird?

Humans outperform Merlin Sound ID in point-count surveys by Brooke Goodman Merlin Bird ID is a popular smartphone application that […]

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October 7, 2025

WICKED HIGH TIDES INCOMING!

by Abby Schill Getting to see the coastline at different tide levels is one of my favorite things about walking […]

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Snow geese soar through a blue sky in a 'V' formation
May 7, 2025

The Forest Chorus Begins, Again

story + photos by Kyle Lima This Saturday, May 10th, is World Migratory Bird Day. Migration is a truly impressive […]

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A green frog sits on a piece of paper marked with research notes
March 20, 2025

An Offering of Frogs

by Marisa Monroe, Acadia Science Fellow I held my phone up to a silent forest, a tangle of black spruce, […]

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Margie Patlak leans close to a small plant while holding a cell phone to take a photo
December 9, 2024

Citizen Science Toolkit Now Available

by Hannah Webber Engaging more people in science is exciting and fun, especially when they come from diverse backgrounds. But […]

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Earthwatch team members crouch along a boardwalk in Acadia while examining nearby plant life
November 19, 2024

We’re All Naturalists at Sieur de Monts

by Suzannah Buzzell “Welcome to Sieur de Monts” I say, handing out yellow vests to the current Earthwatch team. This […]

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Sphagnum moss next to a boardwalk
November 7, 2024

Bogs, moss, and boardwalk thoughts

by Sekou Noble-Kuchera I often have realizations when walking on boardwalks. One afternoon, noticing the damp moss lining the Orono […]

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Sunset field work at Thompson Island
September 20, 2024

Lessons from the mud

by Zoe Brumbaugh, Scientists-in-Parks Intern It’s sunrise, approaching 5 a.m. Your brain is finally starting to wake up after the […]

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