Science
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Schoodic by Sea Benefit Cruise
Join us on July 21 for Schoodic by Sea and experience the waters of Frenchman Bay and the Schoodic Peninsula […]
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Understory: The Future Forest of Acadia, Part 1
Story and Photos by Catherine Schmitt Maine is the most forested state in the nation, with more than 90 percent […]
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Second Century Stewardship awards 2019 fellowships for research in Acadia National Park
Three scientists have been awarded fellowships to conduct research in Acadia National Park as part of Second Century Stewardship, an […]
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Sea-Beach at Ebb-Tide: Women of Acadia’s Intertidal Zone
By Catherine Schmitt, Science Communication Specialist To find these creatures, to study their habits and organization, to consider the wonderful […]
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A Hike Along Acadia’s Trails Shows Spring Arrives Early for Some Plants
Plants in Acadia National Park follow the spring. With each degree of temperature increase, plants bloom two to six days […]
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Citizen Science Day
Citizen Science Day is a national event to highlight incredible discoveries made by volunteers of all ages, and provide opportunities to […]
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Dr. Fisichelli Named Director of Science and Education
Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nicholas Fisichelli as Director of Science […]
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Schoodic Institute Education Research: A New Take on Teacher Leadership
By Catherine Schmitt, Science Communication Specialist Over the course of his work with schools, teachers, and communities to engage students […]
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A Successful Season for the Downeast Phenology Trail
By Libby Orcutt, Senior Field Tech The conclusion of the 2018 season marked the end of the third year for the […]
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The Fall Season at Acadia: When Birds, Fruit, and Insects Join Together in a Splendor of Biodiversity
The fall season is a busy one on the coast of Maine. Birds are migrating through on their way south […]