News

June 25, 2025

Research Permits Over the Last 23 years

by Emma Albee Acadia’s collaborative community of science is growing! And, thanks to committed scientists working closely with park managers, […]

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A group of early-career researchers, technicians, fellows, and interns gather together, arms linked, while posing for an outdoor photo on a bright day
June 23, 2025

Welcome, 2025 Early-Career Conservation Champions!

by Shannon O’Brien Our work is only possible because of many early-career professionals. These current students and recent college graduates […]

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Standing from left to right with arms linked are Abby Schill, Gillian Audier, and Julia Rush, posing for the camera in front of leafing trees and bushes
June 16, 2025

Announcing the 2025 Cathy and Jim Gero Acadia Early-Career Fellows

Winter Harbor – Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is pleased to announce the 2025 Cathy and Jim Gero Acadia Early-Career […]

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cardboard stencil of three wavy lines. the top line mirrors the profile of Mount Desert Island
June 4, 2025

Coast Lines

by Catherine Schmitt Since 2019, we have been monitoring the effects of sea level rise on Mount Desert Island. We […]

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May 22, 2025

Update from our President & CEO

We continue to navigate a rapidly changing landscape of science funding and disruptions affecting our close partner, the National Park […]

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May 20, 2025

Schoodic Institute announces 2025 Acadia Science Fellows

Researchers to expand North American datasets on birds and monitor forest microclimates in Acadia National Park WINTER HARBOR – Two […]

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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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April 23, 2025

Welcome to SEA

by Caroline Moore, Environmental Educator This time of year, I think a lot about welcoming. Welcoming migrating birds and amphibians. Welcoming […]

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April 11, 2025

Welcome Center at Rockefeller Hall opens May 2, 2025

Beginning Friday, May 2nd, our Welcome Center at Rockefeller Hall will be open to the public from 10am to 5pm, […]

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Ecology technicians monitor tree seedlings in a Future Forest plot
April 9, 2025

Fostering the Future Forests of Coastal Maine

by Jamie Attanasio and Kyle Lima The forests of Maine are experiencing rapid changes including increasing temperatures, effects of invasive […]

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