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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Catherine Schmitt: Trees of Acadia (at Jesup Memorial Library)
DESCRIPTION:From the sharp spires of spruce and fir at the edge of ocean cliffs\, to mountain forests\, cedar swamps\, maple meadows\, and pine barrens\, Acadia National Park would not be Acadia if not for the trees. The most common ecosystem across the park\, forests support a diversity of wildlife\, protect lakes and streams\, and clean the air. These forests are special for many reasons. Located in a transition zone between warm temperate forest and cool boreal forest\, between mountains and the sea\, Acadia’s trees support a unique assemblage of plants\, animals\, lichen\, and moss. Under Wabanaki care for millennia\, trees inspired action that resulted in conservation of what became Acadia National Park. Today\, Acadia hosts some of the oldest and healthiest woodlands in the Eastern United States\, but their future is uncertain. Hear a few of these stories and celebrate the release of the new book\, Trees of Acadia: The Past\, Present\, and Future of Park Forests\, published by Down East Books. \nOn Wednesday\, July 1st at 5:30pm\, author and Science Communication Specialist Catherine Schmitt will appear at the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor\, ME for a book launch and reading from Trees of Acadia. Copies of the book will be available for sale\, courtesy of Sherman’s Books. \nLearn more and RSVP here.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/author-talk-catherine-schmitt-trees-of-acadia-jesup/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Arts,Evening Lectures,Schoodic Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T190000
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SUMMARY:2026 Maine Outdoor Film Festival at Schoodic Institute
DESCRIPTION:Get your tickets today!\nThe Maine Outdoor Film Festival returns to Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park on August 27\, 2026 for an evening of outdoor adventure and conservation films under the stars! \nTickets Here\nThe Maine Outdoor Film Festival is an outlet for Maine filmmakers’ creativity. By attending a Maine Outdoor Film Festival screening\, thousands of Mainers get the chance to see specially curated outdoor adventure and conservation filmmaking in their area. \nThe film program will last approximately two hours. Event begins at 7:00PM\, and screening will start at 7:30PM. We recommend bringing a chair and/or blanket\, warm layers\, a headlamp\, bug spray\, and your favorite snacks! \nTickets are $15 per person\, or you can take advantage of our Friends & Family pack – 4 tickets for $50! You may register up to 6 people – tickets after the 4-pack will be priced at the discounted rate of $12.50 per person. \nDID YOU KNOW? Schoodic Institute is the conservation science expert leading the response to rapid change facing parks\, people\, and the planet. By participating in events at Schoodic Institute\, you are contributing to our mission of inspiring science\, learning\, and community for a changing world and helping to support vital ecosystem research and education for all ages. \nMany thanks to our sponsor\, Design Group Collaborative. Offering architectural and interior design services at all stages of your project\, collaboration is at the heart of DGC’s practice. DGC takes a unique approach to participatory design with customers to achieve responsive project solutions that fit your needs. Learn more at dgcarchitects.com. \n 
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2026-moff-at-schoodic-institute/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Family,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
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SUMMARY:2026 Painting Retreat in Acadia with Philip Frey
DESCRIPTION:© Ravens Nest Afternoon Light by Philip Frey\nThis 5-day plein air painting retreat—set in the heart of Acadia National Park on the Schoodic Peninsula—is designed specifically for dedicated landscape painters. Working on location along the rugged coast of Acadia\, you’ll learn how to simplify complex natural forms\, organize composition and color\, and build paintings with clarity and intention. This plein air retreat is a structured\, small-group immersion focused on helping you make real\, visible progress in your work. We will be staying on the beautiful coastal campus of Schoodic Institute\, who will house and feed us for the retreat. \nTwo packages are available: Commuter for $1\,195 is the base package while Residential for $1\,795 provides an enhanced experience. Commuter Package includes instruction\, studio time\, and the following meals: A social prior to dinner on September 2\, bag lunch on September 3 and 5; A social hour and lobster dinner on September 5. Residential Package includes everything in the Commuter Package\, plus: lodging the nights of September 2-5; a social followed by Dinner on September 3-5; and Breakfast September 3-6. **PLEASE NOTE that lodging is a private bedroom in a SHARED apartment. You will share the living area\, kitchen and bathroom with another student.** Limited number of private apartments available for an upcharge. Contact Michelle Pinkham at (207) 288-1356 to check availability.  \nClick Here to Apply\nPlease note\, a National Park pass valid for Acadia National Park is required. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn \nThroughout the retreat\, we’ll focus on the core problems that hold painters back in landscape painting: \n\nSimplifying complex scenes into clear\, paintable structures\nChoosing effective color palettes through an understanding of color harmony\nSeeing and organizing value and color relationships in changing coastal light\nBuilding strong compositions from observation using dynamic symmetry\nDeveloping a repeatable painting process you can carry forward after the retreat\n\nEach concept is taught through demonstration\, guided practice\, and direct feedback. \nA Location That Inspires and Teaches \nAcadia National Park in the Schoodic Peninsula offers a uniquely beautiful and powerful setting for painters: \n\nThe bold coast and working waterfront are ideal for studying nature and structures\nDramatic light and weather shifts that reveal value relationships\nA quieter\, more focused environment than busier areas of Acadia\n\nThis environment isn’t just beautiful—it’s an active part of the learning process. \nWhat a Typical Day Looks Like \nEach day is designed to balance instruction\, practice\, reflection\, and connection with fellow artists. The mornings will start early with an on-site painting session\, with individual feedback while you work. The afternoons will include an instructor demonstration or lecture to break down key concepts (drawing\, value\, color\, composition) and a critique to help refine and problem-solve your work.   Participants will have ample time to engage in painting\, explore the surrounding area\, or relax at their leisure. Meals and a daily cocktail hour will be provided in a communal setting. \nTo Register \nApplicants must possess experience in plein-air painting and demonstrate proficiency in drawing at an intermediate level. So\, a brief application and image submission are required for admission. Applicants will receive a response within ten days of submission. The registration deadline is August 1\, 2026. \nInstructor Statement \nMy primary objective is to enhance the artistic development of my students\, fostering their unique approach to painting while emphasizing the fundamental principles of drawing and color theory. My classes emphasize composition and the historical context of art\, rather than adhering to a specific artistic style. The ultimate goal is to inspire participants with a renewed enthusiasm for painting and their own artistic endeavors. \nAbout the Instructor \nIn the past twenty years\, Philip Frey has developed into one of Maine’s finest landscape painters. Known as a brilliant colorist\, Frey paints Maine’s harbors and islands with a bold and sensitive palette that captures the light and moods of his home state\, from the streets of Ellsworth and Portland to Monhegan and Acadia National Park. \nStudent Testimonials \n“I have taken many YouTube workshops\, two workshops abroad\, and several online\, and Frey is my favorite teacher—so clear\, so many helpful techniques to apply\, and so kind and insightful in his critique.  This sets the stage always for a wonderful experience for everyone.” – Patricia R.\, NH \n“Everyone has a different approach to a painting project—its composition\, shapes and forms\, the colors\, and\, of course\, the process of applying paint. I think of it as a puzzle to solve\, and Frey taught me how to break down the process into solvable pieces. The discussion after painting was invaluable. I’ve been in reviews where an instructor would say\, ‘Did you think about this…\,’ or ‘Perhaps a little more color here…’ However\, Frey’s approach using Procreate to ‘adjust’ the composition\, color\, or depth of the image is amazing and powerful. Great tool\, and a great way to learn more about the process of thinking about painting composition and technique.” – Bruce H.\, Melrose\, MA \n\nwww.philipfrey.com \nPhoto courtesy of Philip Frey\nPhoto courtesy of Philip Frey\nPhoto courtesy of Philip Frey\nPhoto courtesy of Philip Frey\nPhoto courtesy of Philip Frey\nPhoto courtesy of Philip Frey
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2026-painting-retreat-in-acadia-with-philip-frey/
LOCATION:Schoodic Institute\, 9 Atterbury Circle\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Workshops,Arts,Community,MeetAtSchoodic
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SUMMARY:Get To Know the Summer Stars Over Schoodic
DESCRIPTION:Join us September 3 for Get To Know the Summer Stars Over Schoodic with Richard Luecke!  \nAs darkness falls over the Schoodic Peninsula\, the Milky Way arches across the sky from horizon to horizon. Late summer’s most prominent constellations are suspended within its pale glow. \nAmateur astronomer Richard Luecke will take you on an indoor 50-minute image-enhanced journey along that river of starlight and introduce you to summer’s most prominent constellations. You’ll learn to identify Perseus\, Cassiopeia and Andromeda\, Cygnus the Swan\, and Aquila\, Zeus’s pet eagle. Your journey will end in the constellation Sagittarius\, which marks the heart of the Milky Way Galaxy. It glistens with star clusters and glowing clouds of interstellar gas that even our naked eyes can perceive in the Schoodic’s dark sky. \nWe will meet in Moore Auditorium on Schoodic Institute’s campus first. Weather permitting\, we’ll venture outside for a green laser tour\, where you’ll meet these sky wonders face-to-face—and likely see a few flashing meteors! A large astronomical telescope will provide stunning views of the ET Cluster\, the Great Andromeda Galaxy\, the Dumbbell Nebula and more. \nREGISTER HERE\nBring binoculars if you have them\, and dress warmer than you’d think necessary. \nPhoto credit: jmnaturenightscapes
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/summer-stars-over-schoodic/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Family,MeetAtSchoodic
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SUMMARY:Welcome to the Milky Way
DESCRIPTION:Join us September 4 for Welcome to the Milky Way with Richard Luecke! \nOnly one-third of the world’s people can see the Milky Way—our home galaxy—because of urban light pollution. But here in Acadia it shines brightly on clear\, moonless nights. The collective glow of its 300+ billion stars arches from horizon to horizon. \nAmateur astronomer Richard Luecke will explain our current understanding of the Milky Way and our place in it. His image-enhanced indoor presentation will acquaint you with some the galaxy’s most stunning features and what we are learning about newly discovered planets—currently numbering 4\,300–orbiting other stars. \nWe will meet in Moore Auditorium on Schoodic Institute’s campus first. Weather permitting\, you will be invited outdoors for a laser-guided tour of Maine’s stunning night sky and viewing of star clusters\, nebulae and far distant galaxies through a large astronomical telescope. \nREGISTER HERE\nBring binoculars if you have them\, and dress warmer than you’d think necessary.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/welcome-to-the-milky-way-5/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Family,MeetAtSchoodic
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SUMMARY:Our Understanding of the Cosmos—Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:Join us September 5 for Our Understanding of the Cosmos—Then and Now with Richard Luecke of the Gloucester Area Astronomy Club!  \nFor millennia\, people have tried to understand what they observed in the night sky–planets\, passing comets\, stars and the pale glow of the Milky Way. Our understanding has changed remarkably over the centuries thanks to progress in astronomy\, astrophysics and observing technology. \nThis visually enhanced presentation will focus on key moments in those centuries of progress\, which include the Earth-centered universe of the ancient world; Copernicus’s Sun-centered revolution; the revelations of Galileo’s wonderful telescope; physical laws revealed by Newton and Kepler; how we’ve learned to measure the vast distances of space; and Edwin Hubble’s breakthrough discoveries\, which have greatly expanded our measure of the universe. \nWe will meet in Moore Auditorium on Schoodic Institute’s campus. Weather permitting\, attendees will then be invited outdoors for a laser-guided tour of Maine’s stunning night sky\, followed by a viewing of star clusters\, nebulae and distant galaxies through a large telescope. \nREGISTER HERE\nBring binoculars if you have them\, and dress warmer than you’d think necessary.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/our-understanding-of-the-cosmos/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Family,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T193000
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SUMMARY:Get To Know the Summer Stars Over Schoodic II
DESCRIPTION:Join us September 10 for Get To Know the Summer Stars Over Schoodic with Richard Luecke!  \nAs darkness falls over the Schoodic Peninsula\, the Milky Way arches across the sky from horizon to horizon. Late summer’s most prominent constellations are suspended within its pale glow. \nAmateur astronomer Richard Luecke will take you on an indoor 50-minute image-enhanced journey along that river of starlight and introduce you to summer’s most prominent constellations. You’ll learn to identify Perseus\, Cassiopeia and Andromeda\, Cygnus the Swan\, and Aquila\, Zeus’s pet eagle. Your journey will end in the constellation Sagittarius\, which marks the heart of the Milky Way Galaxy. It glistens with star clusters and glowing clouds of interstellar gas that even our naked eyes can perceive in the Schoodic’s dark sky. \nWe will meet in Moore Auditorium on Schoodic Institute’s campus first. Weather permitting\, we’ll venture outside for a green laser tour\, where you’ll meet these sky wonders face-to-face—and likely see a few flashing meteors! A large astronomical telescope will provide stunning views of the ET Cluster\, the Great Andromeda Galaxy\, the Dumbbell Nebula and more. \nRegister Here\nBring binoculars if you have them\, and dress warmer than you’d think necessary. \nPhoto credit: jmnaturenightscapes
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/summer-stars-over-schoodic-ii/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Family,MeetAtSchoodic
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