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SUMMARY:Be a #SoilHero! Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program
DESCRIPTION:Hike to one of Acadia’s iconic summits AND help Acadia National Park’s efforts to restore native vegetation!\nAcadia National Park\, in collaboration with Friends of Acadia and Schoodic Institute\, invites tenacious hikers to bring bags of soil to the summits of Penobscot and Sargent Mountains. You’ll get to choose how much soil you’ll carry – carrying as little as five pounds (about the size of a large freezer ziplock bag) is a huge help! This soil is integral to the ongoing summit restoration efforts in Acadia National Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program occurs every Wednesday from June through September\, 2024. Hikes run from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.\, weather permitting. *Advanced registration is required. Register online at the link below. \nMeet at the Parkman Mountain Carriage Road Trailhead off Route 3 in Acadia National Park. Participants will hike up to the summit of either Penobscot Mountain or Sargent Mountain with a Volunteer Leader. \nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIf you’re SOS hiking with friends\, family\, or another group\, we highly recommend you carpool. The trailhead has limited parking. Don’t forget your park pass! Arrive prepared to be on trail for a few hours. Dress appropriately with reliable hiking boots and sweat-wicking apparel. Bring water and snacks\, as well as anything you may need for your known medical and allergy needs. Bring a backpack with extra room to stow your soil. Carrying soil up via backpack is the most convenient method. Participants must stay with the group on the hike up to the summit\, but are free to continue exploring the park on their own after dropping off their soil and checking in with the Volunteer Leader. If conditions are expected to be rainy or slippery on the day of the hike\, participants will be alerted via email and invited to register for the next drop-in opportunity. \nThe Routes\nParticipants will hike with soil up to the summit of Penobscot OR Sargent Mountain. \nSargent Route\nElevation gain: 1\,040 ft\nDistance: 4.20 mi\nAllTrails Map \nPenobscot Route\nElevation gain: 1\,086 ft\nDistance: 4.33 mi\nAllTrails Map \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummit Restoration is Critical\nDespite their hardened granite\, Acadia’s mountain summit ecosystems are incredibly fragile. Human-caused climate change is causing longer growing seasons\, more rain\, less snow\, and fewer species that we know and love. Extreme weather events are damaging landscapes\, cultural resources\, and infrastructure. Invasive plants species are trying to out-compete native summit plants. Trampling by humans has damaged the plant communities at the top of mountains. For the last several years\, Acadia National Park\, Friends of Acadia\, and Schoodic Institute worked together to evaluate new vegetation plantings and soil replacement on Cadillac Mountain summit. This research continues to provide managers with invaluable information on how to direct change toward desired future conditions on Cadlillac and other summits in Acadia. Turns out\, getting soil on the summits is a critical piece of the revegetation puzzle. The loss of vegetation has caused soil to erode\, which means there’s no place for seeds to settle and grow. \nThat’s where you come in. By carrying soil to the summits of Sargent and Penobscot Mountains\, you’ll play an important role in the restoration of these vital ecosystems and their future resiliency. That’s something to feel proud of. (Bonus: you’ll get a wonderfully scenic hike in Acadia!) \nLean more about this science-based approach: Learning How to Restore Mountain Summits
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/be-a-soilhero-recurring-save-our-summits-volunteer-program/2024-09-18/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T090000
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SUMMARY:Demonstration Day: Bird Carving with Wendell Gilley Museum
DESCRIPTION:See how it’s done! Watch birds emerge from a block of basswood when Juliana Ramirez – staff artist at the Wendell Gilley Museum in Southwest Harbor – is a special guest at Schoodic Institute on September 11. She’ll be there from 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm each of those days doing hands-on bird carving demonstrations outside of the Welcome Center at Rockefeller Hall on Schoodic Institute’s campus. \nVisit with Juliana\, and pick up a carving knife yourself – there is no charge to give it a try! Then visit the display of bird carvings from the Wendell Gilley Museum inside the Welcome Center. \nJuliana is a seabird field biologist\, working for the last several years with the Seabird Institute/Project Puffin. She is also a working artist who specializes in green (non-toxic) printmaking and bird carving. She teaches both of these topics at the Gilley\, along with beehouse making and wood burning.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/demonstration-day-bird-carving-with-wendell-gilley-museum-6/
LOCATION:Rockefeller Hall\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National park\, 9 Atterbury Circle\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Workshops,Birding Tours,Community,Family
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SUMMARY:Be a #SoilHero! Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program
DESCRIPTION:Hike to one of Acadia’s iconic summits AND help Acadia National Park’s efforts to restore native vegetation!\nAcadia National Park\, in collaboration with Friends of Acadia and Schoodic Institute\, invites tenacious hikers to bring bags of soil to the summits of Penobscot and Sargent Mountains. You’ll get to choose how much soil you’ll carry – carrying as little as five pounds (about the size of a large freezer ziplock bag) is a huge help! This soil is integral to the ongoing summit restoration efforts in Acadia National Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program occurs every Wednesday from June through September\, 2024. Hikes run from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.\, weather permitting. *Advanced registration is required. Register online at the link below. \nMeet at the Parkman Mountain Carriage Road Trailhead off Route 3 in Acadia National Park. Participants will hike up to the summit of either Penobscot Mountain or Sargent Mountain with a Volunteer Leader. \nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIf you’re SOS hiking with friends\, family\, or another group\, we highly recommend you carpool. The trailhead has limited parking. Don’t forget your park pass! Arrive prepared to be on trail for a few hours. Dress appropriately with reliable hiking boots and sweat-wicking apparel. Bring water and snacks\, as well as anything you may need for your known medical and allergy needs. Bring a backpack with extra room to stow your soil. Carrying soil up via backpack is the most convenient method. Participants must stay with the group on the hike up to the summit\, but are free to continue exploring the park on their own after dropping off their soil and checking in with the Volunteer Leader. If conditions are expected to be rainy or slippery on the day of the hike\, participants will be alerted via email and invited to register for the next drop-in opportunity. \nThe Routes\nParticipants will hike with soil up to the summit of Penobscot OR Sargent Mountain. \nSargent Route\nElevation gain: 1\,040 ft\nDistance: 4.20 mi\nAllTrails Map \nPenobscot Route\nElevation gain: 1\,086 ft\nDistance: 4.33 mi\nAllTrails Map \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummit Restoration is Critical\nDespite their hardened granite\, Acadia’s mountain summit ecosystems are incredibly fragile. Human-caused climate change is causing longer growing seasons\, more rain\, less snow\, and fewer species that we know and love. Extreme weather events are damaging landscapes\, cultural resources\, and infrastructure. Invasive plants species are trying to out-compete native summit plants. Trampling by humans has damaged the plant communities at the top of mountains. For the last several years\, Acadia National Park\, Friends of Acadia\, and Schoodic Institute worked together to evaluate new vegetation plantings and soil replacement on Cadillac Mountain summit. This research continues to provide managers with invaluable information on how to direct change toward desired future conditions on Cadlillac and other summits in Acadia. Turns out\, getting soil on the summits is a critical piece of the revegetation puzzle. The loss of vegetation has caused soil to erode\, which means there’s no place for seeds to settle and grow. \nThat’s where you come in. By carrying soil to the summits of Sargent and Penobscot Mountains\, you’ll play an important role in the restoration of these vital ecosystems and their future resiliency. That’s something to feel proud of. (Bonus: you’ll get a wonderfully scenic hike in Acadia!) \nLean more about this science-based approach: Learning How to Restore Mountain Summits
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/be-a-soilhero-recurring-save-our-summits-volunteer-program/2024-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T121500
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T113547Z
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SUMMARY:Be a #SoilHero! Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program
DESCRIPTION:Hike to one of Acadia’s iconic summits AND help Acadia National Park’s efforts to restore native vegetation!\nAcadia National Park\, in collaboration with Friends of Acadia and Schoodic Institute\, invites tenacious hikers to bring bags of soil to the summits of Penobscot and Sargent Mountains. You’ll get to choose how much soil you’ll carry – carrying as little as five pounds (about the size of a large freezer ziplock bag) is a huge help! This soil is integral to the ongoing summit restoration efforts in Acadia National Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program occurs every Wednesday from June through September\, 2024. Hikes run from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.\, weather permitting. *Advanced registration is required. Register online at the link below. \nMeet at the Parkman Mountain Carriage Road Trailhead off Route 3 in Acadia National Park. Participants will hike up to the summit of either Penobscot Mountain or Sargent Mountain with a Volunteer Leader. \nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIf you’re SOS hiking with friends\, family\, or another group\, we highly recommend you carpool. The trailhead has limited parking. Don’t forget your park pass! Arrive prepared to be on trail for a few hours. Dress appropriately with reliable hiking boots and sweat-wicking apparel. Bring water and snacks\, as well as anything you may need for your known medical and allergy needs. Bring a backpack with extra room to stow your soil. Carrying soil up via backpack is the most convenient method. Participants must stay with the group on the hike up to the summit\, but are free to continue exploring the park on their own after dropping off their soil and checking in with the Volunteer Leader. If conditions are expected to be rainy or slippery on the day of the hike\, participants will be alerted via email and invited to register for the next drop-in opportunity. \nThe Routes\nParticipants will hike with soil up to the summit of Penobscot OR Sargent Mountain. \nSargent Route\nElevation gain: 1\,040 ft\nDistance: 4.20 mi\nAllTrails Map \nPenobscot Route\nElevation gain: 1\,086 ft\nDistance: 4.33 mi\nAllTrails Map \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummit Restoration is Critical\nDespite their hardened granite\, Acadia’s mountain summit ecosystems are incredibly fragile. Human-caused climate change is causing longer growing seasons\, more rain\, less snow\, and fewer species that we know and love. Extreme weather events are damaging landscapes\, cultural resources\, and infrastructure. Invasive plants species are trying to out-compete native summit plants. Trampling by humans has damaged the plant communities at the top of mountains. For the last several years\, Acadia National Park\, Friends of Acadia\, and Schoodic Institute worked together to evaluate new vegetation plantings and soil replacement on Cadillac Mountain summit. This research continues to provide managers with invaluable information on how to direct change toward desired future conditions on Cadlillac and other summits in Acadia. Turns out\, getting soil on the summits is a critical piece of the revegetation puzzle. The loss of vegetation has caused soil to erode\, which means there’s no place for seeds to settle and grow. \nThat’s where you come in. By carrying soil to the summits of Sargent and Penobscot Mountains\, you’ll play an important role in the restoration of these vital ecosystems and their future resiliency. That’s something to feel proud of. (Bonus: you’ll get a wonderfully scenic hike in Acadia!) \nLean more about this science-based approach: Learning How to Restore Mountain Summits
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/be-a-soilhero-recurring-save-our-summits-volunteer-program/2024-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
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SUMMARY:Be a #SoilHero! Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program
DESCRIPTION:Hike to one of Acadia’s iconic summits AND help Acadia National Park’s efforts to restore native vegetation!\nAcadia National Park\, in collaboration with Friends of Acadia and Schoodic Institute\, invites tenacious hikers to bring bags of soil to the summits of Penobscot and Sargent Mountains. You’ll get to choose how much soil you’ll carry – carrying as little as five pounds (about the size of a large freezer ziplock bag) is a huge help! This soil is integral to the ongoing summit restoration efforts in Acadia National Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program occurs every Wednesday from June through September\, 2024. Hikes run from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.\, weather permitting. *Advanced registration is required. Register online at the link below. \nMeet at the Parkman Mountain Carriage Road Trailhead off Route 3 in Acadia National Park. Participants will hike up to the summit of either Penobscot Mountain or Sargent Mountain with a Volunteer Leader. \nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIf you’re SOS hiking with friends\, family\, or another group\, we highly recommend you carpool. The trailhead has limited parking. Don’t forget your park pass! Arrive prepared to be on trail for a few hours. Dress appropriately with reliable hiking boots and sweat-wicking apparel. Bring water and snacks\, as well as anything you may need for your known medical and allergy needs. Bring a backpack with extra room to stow your soil. Carrying soil up via backpack is the most convenient method. Participants must stay with the group on the hike up to the summit\, but are free to continue exploring the park on their own after dropping off their soil and checking in with the Volunteer Leader. If conditions are expected to be rainy or slippery on the day of the hike\, participants will be alerted via email and invited to register for the next drop-in opportunity. \nThe Routes\nParticipants will hike with soil up to the summit of Penobscot OR Sargent Mountain. \nSargent Route\nElevation gain: 1\,040 ft\nDistance: 4.20 mi\nAllTrails Map \nPenobscot Route\nElevation gain: 1\,086 ft\nDistance: 4.33 mi\nAllTrails Map \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummit Restoration is Critical\nDespite their hardened granite\, Acadia’s mountain summit ecosystems are incredibly fragile. Human-caused climate change is causing longer growing seasons\, more rain\, less snow\, and fewer species that we know and love. Extreme weather events are damaging landscapes\, cultural resources\, and infrastructure. Invasive plants species are trying to out-compete native summit plants. Trampling by humans has damaged the plant communities at the top of mountains. For the last several years\, Acadia National Park\, Friends of Acadia\, and Schoodic Institute worked together to evaluate new vegetation plantings and soil replacement on Cadillac Mountain summit. This research continues to provide managers with invaluable information on how to direct change toward desired future conditions on Cadlillac and other summits in Acadia. Turns out\, getting soil on the summits is a critical piece of the revegetation puzzle. The loss of vegetation has caused soil to erode\, which means there’s no place for seeds to settle and grow. \nThat’s where you come in. By carrying soil to the summits of Sargent and Penobscot Mountains\, you’ll play an important role in the restoration of these vital ecosystems and their future resiliency. That’s something to feel proud of. (Bonus: you’ll get a wonderfully scenic hike in Acadia!) \nLean more about this science-based approach: Learning How to Restore Mountain Summits
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/be-a-soilhero-recurring-save-our-summits-volunteer-program/2024-08-28/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T121500
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
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SUMMARY:Be a #SoilHero! Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program
DESCRIPTION:Hike to one of Acadia’s iconic summits AND help Acadia National Park’s efforts to restore native vegetation!\nAcadia National Park\, in collaboration with Friends of Acadia and Schoodic Institute\, invites tenacious hikers to bring bags of soil to the summits of Penobscot and Sargent Mountains. You’ll get to choose how much soil you’ll carry – carrying as little as five pounds (about the size of a large freezer ziplock bag) is a huge help! This soil is integral to the ongoing summit restoration efforts in Acadia National Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program occurs every Wednesday from June through September\, 2024. Hikes run from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.\, weather permitting. *Advanced registration is required. Register online at the link below. \nMeet at the Parkman Mountain Carriage Road Trailhead off Route 3 in Acadia National Park. Participants will hike up to the summit of either Penobscot Mountain or Sargent Mountain with a Volunteer Leader. \nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIf you’re SOS hiking with friends\, family\, or another group\, we highly recommend you carpool. The trailhead has limited parking. Don’t forget your park pass! Arrive prepared to be on trail for a few hours. Dress appropriately with reliable hiking boots and sweat-wicking apparel. Bring water and snacks\, as well as anything you may need for your known medical and allergy needs. Bring a backpack with extra room to stow your soil. Carrying soil up via backpack is the most convenient method. Participants must stay with the group on the hike up to the summit\, but are free to continue exploring the park on their own after dropping off their soil and checking in with the Volunteer Leader. If conditions are expected to be rainy or slippery on the day of the hike\, participants will be alerted via email and invited to register for the next drop-in opportunity. \nThe Routes\nParticipants will hike with soil up to the summit of Penobscot OR Sargent Mountain. \nSargent Route\nElevation gain: 1\,040 ft\nDistance: 4.20 mi\nAllTrails Map \nPenobscot Route\nElevation gain: 1\,086 ft\nDistance: 4.33 mi\nAllTrails Map \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummit Restoration is Critical\nDespite their hardened granite\, Acadia’s mountain summit ecosystems are incredibly fragile. Human-caused climate change is causing longer growing seasons\, more rain\, less snow\, and fewer species that we know and love. Extreme weather events are damaging landscapes\, cultural resources\, and infrastructure. Invasive plants species are trying to out-compete native summit plants. Trampling by humans has damaged the plant communities at the top of mountains. For the last several years\, Acadia National Park\, Friends of Acadia\, and Schoodic Institute worked together to evaluate new vegetation plantings and soil replacement on Cadillac Mountain summit. This research continues to provide managers with invaluable information on how to direct change toward desired future conditions on Cadlillac and other summits in Acadia. Turns out\, getting soil on the summits is a critical piece of the revegetation puzzle. The loss of vegetation has caused soil to erode\, which means there’s no place for seeds to settle and grow. \nThat’s where you come in. By carrying soil to the summits of Sargent and Penobscot Mountains\, you’ll play an important role in the restoration of these vital ecosystems and their future resiliency. That’s something to feel proud of. (Bonus: you’ll get a wonderfully scenic hike in Acadia!) \nLean more about this science-based approach: Learning How to Restore Mountain Summits
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/be-a-soilhero-recurring-save-our-summits-volunteer-program/2024-08-21/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T121500
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T113542Z
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SUMMARY:Be a #SoilHero! Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program
DESCRIPTION:Hike to one of Acadia’s iconic summits AND help Acadia National Park’s efforts to restore native vegetation!\nAcadia National Park\, in collaboration with Friends of Acadia and Schoodic Institute\, invites tenacious hikers to bring bags of soil to the summits of Penobscot and Sargent Mountains. You’ll get to choose how much soil you’ll carry – carrying as little as five pounds (about the size of a large freezer ziplock bag) is a huge help! This soil is integral to the ongoing summit restoration efforts in Acadia National Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program occurs every Wednesday from June through September\, 2024. Hikes run from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.\, weather permitting. *Advanced registration is required. Register online at the link below. \nMeet at the Parkman Mountain Carriage Road Trailhead off Route 3 in Acadia National Park. Participants will hike up to the summit of either Penobscot Mountain or Sargent Mountain with a Volunteer Leader. \nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIf you’re SOS hiking with friends\, family\, or another group\, we highly recommend you carpool. The trailhead has limited parking. Don’t forget your park pass! Arrive prepared to be on trail for a few hours. Dress appropriately with reliable hiking boots and sweat-wicking apparel. Bring water and snacks\, as well as anything you may need for your known medical and allergy needs. Bring a backpack with extra room to stow your soil. Carrying soil up via backpack is the most convenient method. Participants must stay with the group on the hike up to the summit\, but are free to continue exploring the park on their own after dropping off their soil and checking in with the Volunteer Leader. If conditions are expected to be rainy or slippery on the day of the hike\, participants will be alerted via email and invited to register for the next drop-in opportunity. \nThe Routes\nParticipants will hike with soil up to the summit of Penobscot OR Sargent Mountain. \nSargent Route\nElevation gain: 1\,040 ft\nDistance: 4.20 mi\nAllTrails Map \nPenobscot Route\nElevation gain: 1\,086 ft\nDistance: 4.33 mi\nAllTrails Map \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummit Restoration is Critical\nDespite their hardened granite\, Acadia’s mountain summit ecosystems are incredibly fragile. Human-caused climate change is causing longer growing seasons\, more rain\, less snow\, and fewer species that we know and love. Extreme weather events are damaging landscapes\, cultural resources\, and infrastructure. Invasive plants species are trying to out-compete native summit plants. Trampling by humans has damaged the plant communities at the top of mountains. For the last several years\, Acadia National Park\, Friends of Acadia\, and Schoodic Institute worked together to evaluate new vegetation plantings and soil replacement on Cadillac Mountain summit. This research continues to provide managers with invaluable information on how to direct change toward desired future conditions on Cadlillac and other summits in Acadia. Turns out\, getting soil on the summits is a critical piece of the revegetation puzzle. The loss of vegetation has caused soil to erode\, which means there’s no place for seeds to settle and grow. \nThat’s where you come in. By carrying soil to the summits of Sargent and Penobscot Mountains\, you’ll play an important role in the restoration of these vital ecosystems and their future resiliency. That’s something to feel proud of. (Bonus: you’ll get a wonderfully scenic hike in Acadia!) \nLean more about this science-based approach: Learning How to Restore Mountain Summits
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/be-a-soilhero-recurring-save-our-summits-volunteer-program/2024-08-14/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T090000
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UID:11771-1723021200-1723046400@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Demonstration Day: Bird Carving with Wendell Gilley Museum
DESCRIPTION:See how it’s done! Watch birds emerge from a block of basswood when Juliana Ramirez – staff artist at the Wendell Gilley Museum in Southwest Harbor – is a special guest at Schoodic Institute on August 7 and September 11. She’ll be there from 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm each of those days doing hands-on bird carving demonstrations outside of the Welcome Center at Rockefeller Hall on Schoodic Institute’s campus. \nVisit with Juliana\, and pick up a carving knife yourself – there is no charge to give it a try! Then visit the display of bird carvings from the Wendell Gilley Museum inside the Welcome Center. \nJuliana is a seabird field biologist\, working for the last several years with the Seabird Institute/Project Puffin. She is also a working artist who specializes in green (non-toxic) printmaking and bird carving. She teaches both of these topics at the Gilley\, along with beehouse making and wood burning.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/demonstration-day-bird-carving-with-wendell-gilley-museum-5/
LOCATION:Rockefeller Hall\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National park\, 9 Atterbury Circle\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Workshops,Birding Tours,Community,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bird-Carving-2024.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T121500
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
CREATED:20240627T121435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T113542Z
UID:11696-1723018500-1723032900@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Be a #SoilHero! Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program
DESCRIPTION:Hike to one of Acadia’s iconic summits AND help Acadia National Park’s efforts to restore native vegetation!\nAcadia National Park\, in collaboration with Friends of Acadia and Schoodic Institute\, invites tenacious hikers to bring bags of soil to the summits of Penobscot and Sargent Mountains. You’ll get to choose how much soil you’ll carry – carrying as little as five pounds (about the size of a large freezer ziplock bag) is a huge help! This soil is integral to the ongoing summit restoration efforts in Acadia National Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program occurs every Wednesday from June through September\, 2024. Hikes run from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.\, weather permitting. *Advanced registration is required. Register online at the link below. \nMeet at the Parkman Mountain Carriage Road Trailhead off Route 3 in Acadia National Park. Participants will hike up to the summit of either Penobscot Mountain or Sargent Mountain with a Volunteer Leader. \nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIf you’re SOS hiking with friends\, family\, or another group\, we highly recommend you carpool. The trailhead has limited parking. Don’t forget your park pass! Arrive prepared to be on trail for a few hours. Dress appropriately with reliable hiking boots and sweat-wicking apparel. Bring water and snacks\, as well as anything you may need for your known medical and allergy needs. Bring a backpack with extra room to stow your soil. Carrying soil up via backpack is the most convenient method. Participants must stay with the group on the hike up to the summit\, but are free to continue exploring the park on their own after dropping off their soil and checking in with the Volunteer Leader. If conditions are expected to be rainy or slippery on the day of the hike\, participants will be alerted via email and invited to register for the next drop-in opportunity. \nThe Routes\nParticipants will hike with soil up to the summit of Penobscot OR Sargent Mountain. \nSargent Route\nElevation gain: 1\,040 ft\nDistance: 4.20 mi\nAllTrails Map \nPenobscot Route\nElevation gain: 1\,086 ft\nDistance: 4.33 mi\nAllTrails Map \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummit Restoration is Critical\nDespite their hardened granite\, Acadia’s mountain summit ecosystems are incredibly fragile. Human-caused climate change is causing longer growing seasons\, more rain\, less snow\, and fewer species that we know and love. Extreme weather events are damaging landscapes\, cultural resources\, and infrastructure. Invasive plants species are trying to out-compete native summit plants. Trampling by humans has damaged the plant communities at the top of mountains. For the last several years\, Acadia National Park\, Friends of Acadia\, and Schoodic Institute worked together to evaluate new vegetation plantings and soil replacement on Cadillac Mountain summit. This research continues to provide managers with invaluable information on how to direct change toward desired future conditions on Cadlillac and other summits in Acadia. Turns out\, getting soil on the summits is a critical piece of the revegetation puzzle. The loss of vegetation has caused soil to erode\, which means there’s no place for seeds to settle and grow. \nThat’s where you come in. By carrying soil to the summits of Sargent and Penobscot Mountains\, you’ll play an important role in the restoration of these vital ecosystems and their future resiliency. That’s something to feel proud of. (Bonus: you’ll get a wonderfully scenic hike in Acadia!) \nLean more about this science-based approach: Learning How to Restore Mountain Summits
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/be-a-soilhero-recurring-save-our-summits-volunteer-program/2024-08-07/
CATEGORIES:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SOS-Hikes-2024.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T121500
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
CREATED:20240627T121435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T113542Z
UID:11695-1722413700-1722428100@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Be a #SoilHero! Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program
DESCRIPTION:Hike to one of Acadia’s iconic summits AND help Acadia National Park’s efforts to restore native vegetation!\nAcadia National Park\, in collaboration with Friends of Acadia and Schoodic Institute\, invites tenacious hikers to bring bags of soil to the summits of Penobscot and Sargent Mountains. You’ll get to choose how much soil you’ll carry – carrying as little as five pounds (about the size of a large freezer ziplock bag) is a huge help! This soil is integral to the ongoing summit restoration efforts in Acadia National Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program occurs every Wednesday from June through September\, 2024. Hikes run from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.\, weather permitting. *Advanced registration is required. Register online at the link below. \nMeet at the Parkman Mountain Carriage Road Trailhead off Route 3 in Acadia National Park. Participants will hike up to the summit of either Penobscot Mountain or Sargent Mountain with a Volunteer Leader. \nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIf you’re SOS hiking with friends\, family\, or another group\, we highly recommend you carpool. The trailhead has limited parking. Don’t forget your park pass! Arrive prepared to be on trail for a few hours. Dress appropriately with reliable hiking boots and sweat-wicking apparel. Bring water and snacks\, as well as anything you may need for your known medical and allergy needs. Bring a backpack with extra room to stow your soil. Carrying soil up via backpack is the most convenient method. Participants must stay with the group on the hike up to the summit\, but are free to continue exploring the park on their own after dropping off their soil and checking in with the Volunteer Leader. If conditions are expected to be rainy or slippery on the day of the hike\, participants will be alerted via email and invited to register for the next drop-in opportunity. \nThe Routes\nParticipants will hike with soil up to the summit of Penobscot OR Sargent Mountain. \nSargent Route\nElevation gain: 1\,040 ft\nDistance: 4.20 mi\nAllTrails Map \nPenobscot Route\nElevation gain: 1\,086 ft\nDistance: 4.33 mi\nAllTrails Map \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummit Restoration is Critical\nDespite their hardened granite\, Acadia’s mountain summit ecosystems are incredibly fragile. Human-caused climate change is causing longer growing seasons\, more rain\, less snow\, and fewer species that we know and love. Extreme weather events are damaging landscapes\, cultural resources\, and infrastructure. Invasive plants species are trying to out-compete native summit plants. Trampling by humans has damaged the plant communities at the top of mountains. For the last several years\, Acadia National Park\, Friends of Acadia\, and Schoodic Institute worked together to evaluate new vegetation plantings and soil replacement on Cadillac Mountain summit. This research continues to provide managers with invaluable information on how to direct change toward desired future conditions on Cadlillac and other summits in Acadia. Turns out\, getting soil on the summits is a critical piece of the revegetation puzzle. The loss of vegetation has caused soil to erode\, which means there’s no place for seeds to settle and grow. \nThat’s where you come in. By carrying soil to the summits of Sargent and Penobscot Mountains\, you’ll play an important role in the restoration of these vital ecosystems and their future resiliency. That’s something to feel proud of. (Bonus: you’ll get a wonderfully scenic hike in Acadia!) \nLean more about this science-based approach: Learning How to Restore Mountain Summits
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/be-a-soilhero-recurring-save-our-summits-volunteer-program/2024-07-31/
CATEGORIES:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SOS-Hikes-2024.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T092500
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
CREATED:20240701T161548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T161548Z
UID:11746-1721979000-1721985900@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:2024 Project ASCO at Sears Island
DESCRIPTION:Please join Schoodic Institute’s Project ASCO research team on July 26\, 2024 from 7:30am – 9:25am at Sears Island (Searsport\, ME) as we head into Maine’s rocky intertidal to collect data on rockweed\, a foundational seaweed. Please register for this volunteer event below.  \nWe will begin the field day with a refresher training and then work together to collect along the shore at each site. To find our training videos\, please visit our Project ASCO page. \nParticipation in this event includes working with Schoodic Institute researchers in the rocky intertidal\, a place where slips\, trips\, and falls can be a concern due to wet or unsteady rocks and seaweed. Please come prepared with weather appropriate field gear\, long pants\, close toed shoes\, and enthusiasm for learning about Maine’s rocky intertidal ecosystem! \nProject ASCO is a participatory science research initiative designed to get interested participants out into the intertidal zone to collect data about rockweed while exploring the beauty of the rocky coast between the tides. Rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum\, or “Asco”) is the dominant species in most of the rocky intertidal zone of Maine and provides habitat for other species living in and visiting the intertidal zone. Rockweed is currently harvested in Maine and sustainable management requires knowledge of the total amount of rockweed throughout the state. Participants in Project ASCO can help answer the question\, “How much rockweed is there?” The data collected by Project ASCO participants will be analyzed and shared by scientists at Schoodic Institute to inform resource management. \nIf you have any questions about Project ASCO or this in-person volunteer event\, please email projectasco@schoodicinstitute.org.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2024-project-asco-at-sears-island/
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community,Participatory Science
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Project-ASCO-Plummer-Point.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T083500
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
CREATED:20240701T160306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T160824Z
UID:11741-1721890800-1721896500@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:2024 Project ASCO at Fort Point State Park
DESCRIPTION:Please join Schoodic Institute’s Project ASCO research team on July 25\, 2024 from 7:00am – 8:35am at Fort Point State Park (Stockton Springs\, ME) as we head into Maine’s rocky intertidal to collect data on rockweed\, a foundational seaweed. Please register for this volunteer event below.  \nWe will begin the field day with a refresher training and then work together to collect along the shore at each site. To find our training videos\, please visit our Project ASCO page. \nParticipation in this event includes working with Schoodic Institute researchers in the rocky intertidal\, a place where slips\, trips\, and falls can be a concern due to wet or unsteady rocks and seaweed. Please come prepared with weather appropriate field gear\, long pants\, close toed shoes\, and enthusiasm for learning about Maine’s rocky intertidal ecosystem! \nProject ASCO is a participatory science research initiative designed to get interested participants out into the intertidal zone to collect data about rockweed while exploring the beauty of the rocky coast between the tides. Rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum\, or “Asco”) is the dominant species in most of the rocky intertidal zone of Maine and provides habitat for other species living in and visiting the intertidal zone. Rockweed is currently harvested in Maine and sustainable management requires knowledge of the total amount of rockweed throughout the state. Participants in Project ASCO can help answer the question\, “How much rockweed is there?” The data collected by Project ASCO participants will be analyzed and shared by scientists at Schoodic Institute to inform resource management. \nIf you have any questions about Project ASCO or this in-person volunteer event\, please email projectasco@schoodicinstitute.org. \n\n \n 
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2024-project-asco-at-fort-point-state-park/
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community,Participatory Science
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Project-ASCO-Plummer-Point.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T121500
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
CREATED:20240627T121435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T113542Z
UID:11694-1721808900-1721823300@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Be a #SoilHero! Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program
DESCRIPTION:Hike to one of Acadia’s iconic summits AND help Acadia National Park’s efforts to restore native vegetation!\nAcadia National Park\, in collaboration with Friends of Acadia and Schoodic Institute\, invites tenacious hikers to bring bags of soil to the summits of Penobscot and Sargent Mountains. You’ll get to choose how much soil you’ll carry – carrying as little as five pounds (about the size of a large freezer ziplock bag) is a huge help! This soil is integral to the ongoing summit restoration efforts in Acadia National Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program occurs every Wednesday from June through September\, 2024. Hikes run from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.\, weather permitting. *Advanced registration is required. Register online at the link below. \nMeet at the Parkman Mountain Carriage Road Trailhead off Route 3 in Acadia National Park. Participants will hike up to the summit of either Penobscot Mountain or Sargent Mountain with a Volunteer Leader. \nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIf you’re SOS hiking with friends\, family\, or another group\, we highly recommend you carpool. The trailhead has limited parking. Don’t forget your park pass! Arrive prepared to be on trail for a few hours. Dress appropriately with reliable hiking boots and sweat-wicking apparel. Bring water and snacks\, as well as anything you may need for your known medical and allergy needs. Bring a backpack with extra room to stow your soil. Carrying soil up via backpack is the most convenient method. Participants must stay with the group on the hike up to the summit\, but are free to continue exploring the park on their own after dropping off their soil and checking in with the Volunteer Leader. If conditions are expected to be rainy or slippery on the day of the hike\, participants will be alerted via email and invited to register for the next drop-in opportunity. \nThe Routes\nParticipants will hike with soil up to the summit of Penobscot OR Sargent Mountain. \nSargent Route\nElevation gain: 1\,040 ft\nDistance: 4.20 mi\nAllTrails Map \nPenobscot Route\nElevation gain: 1\,086 ft\nDistance: 4.33 mi\nAllTrails Map \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummit Restoration is Critical\nDespite their hardened granite\, Acadia’s mountain summit ecosystems are incredibly fragile. Human-caused climate change is causing longer growing seasons\, more rain\, less snow\, and fewer species that we know and love. Extreme weather events are damaging landscapes\, cultural resources\, and infrastructure. Invasive plants species are trying to out-compete native summit plants. Trampling by humans has damaged the plant communities at the top of mountains. For the last several years\, Acadia National Park\, Friends of Acadia\, and Schoodic Institute worked together to evaluate new vegetation plantings and soil replacement on Cadillac Mountain summit. This research continues to provide managers with invaluable information on how to direct change toward desired future conditions on Cadlillac and other summits in Acadia. Turns out\, getting soil on the summits is a critical piece of the revegetation puzzle. The loss of vegetation has caused soil to erode\, which means there’s no place for seeds to settle and grow. \nThat’s where you come in. By carrying soil to the summits of Sargent and Penobscot Mountains\, you’ll play an important role in the restoration of these vital ecosystems and their future resiliency. That’s something to feel proud of. (Bonus: you’ll get a wonderfully scenic hike in Acadia!) \nLean more about this science-based approach: Learning How to Restore Mountain Summits
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/be-a-soilhero-recurring-save-our-summits-volunteer-program/2024-07-24/
CATEGORIES:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SOS-Hikes-2024.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T121500
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
CREATED:20240627T121435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T113542Z
UID:11693-1721204100-1721218500@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Be a #SoilHero! Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program
DESCRIPTION:Hike to one of Acadia’s iconic summits AND help Acadia National Park’s efforts to restore native vegetation!\nAcadia National Park\, in collaboration with Friends of Acadia and Schoodic Institute\, invites tenacious hikers to bring bags of soil to the summits of Penobscot and Sargent Mountains. You’ll get to choose how much soil you’ll carry – carrying as little as five pounds (about the size of a large freezer ziplock bag) is a huge help! This soil is integral to the ongoing summit restoration efforts in Acadia National Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program occurs every Wednesday from June through September\, 2024. Hikes run from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.\, weather permitting. *Advanced registration is required. Register online at the link below. \nMeet at the Parkman Mountain Carriage Road Trailhead off Route 3 in Acadia National Park. Participants will hike up to the summit of either Penobscot Mountain or Sargent Mountain with a Volunteer Leader. \nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIf you’re SOS hiking with friends\, family\, or another group\, we highly recommend you carpool. The trailhead has limited parking. Don’t forget your park pass! Arrive prepared to be on trail for a few hours. Dress appropriately with reliable hiking boots and sweat-wicking apparel. Bring water and snacks\, as well as anything you may need for your known medical and allergy needs. Bring a backpack with extra room to stow your soil. Carrying soil up via backpack is the most convenient method. Participants must stay with the group on the hike up to the summit\, but are free to continue exploring the park on their own after dropping off their soil and checking in with the Volunteer Leader. If conditions are expected to be rainy or slippery on the day of the hike\, participants will be alerted via email and invited to register for the next drop-in opportunity. \nThe Routes\nParticipants will hike with soil up to the summit of Penobscot OR Sargent Mountain. \nSargent Route\nElevation gain: 1\,040 ft\nDistance: 4.20 mi\nAllTrails Map \nPenobscot Route\nElevation gain: 1\,086 ft\nDistance: 4.33 mi\nAllTrails Map \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummit Restoration is Critical\nDespite their hardened granite\, Acadia’s mountain summit ecosystems are incredibly fragile. Human-caused climate change is causing longer growing seasons\, more rain\, less snow\, and fewer species that we know and love. Extreme weather events are damaging landscapes\, cultural resources\, and infrastructure. Invasive plants species are trying to out-compete native summit plants. Trampling by humans has damaged the plant communities at the top of mountains. For the last several years\, Acadia National Park\, Friends of Acadia\, and Schoodic Institute worked together to evaluate new vegetation plantings and soil replacement on Cadillac Mountain summit. This research continues to provide managers with invaluable information on how to direct change toward desired future conditions on Cadlillac and other summits in Acadia. Turns out\, getting soil on the summits is a critical piece of the revegetation puzzle. The loss of vegetation has caused soil to erode\, which means there’s no place for seeds to settle and grow. \nThat’s where you come in. By carrying soil to the summits of Sargent and Penobscot Mountains\, you’ll play an important role in the restoration of these vital ecosystems and their future resiliency. That’s something to feel proud of. (Bonus: you’ll get a wonderfully scenic hike in Acadia!) \nLean more about this science-based approach: Learning How to Restore Mountain Summits
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/be-a-soilhero-recurring-save-our-summits-volunteer-program/2024-07-17/
CATEGORIES:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SOS-Hikes-2024.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
CREATED:20240709T161424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T161859Z
UID:11768-1720602000-1720627200@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Demonstration Day: Bird Carving with Wendell Gilley Museum
DESCRIPTION:See how it’s done! Watch birds emerge from a block of basswood when Juliana Ramirez – staff artist at the Wendell Gilley Museum in Southwest Harbor – is a special guest at Schoodic Institute on July 10\, August 7\, and September 11. She’ll be there from 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm each of those days doing hands-on bird carving demonstrations outside of the Welcome Center at Rockefeller Hall on Schoodic Institute’s campus. \nVisit with Juliana\, and pick up a carving knife yourself – there is no charge to give it a try! Then visit the display of bird carvings from the Wendell Gilley Museum inside the Welcome Center. \nJuliana is a seabird field biologist\, working for the last several years with the Seabird Institute/Project Puffin. She is also a working artist who specializes in green (non-toxic) printmaking and bird carving. She teaches both of these topics at the Gilley\, along with beehouse making and wood burning.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/demonstration-day-bird-carving-with-wendell-gilley-museum-4/
LOCATION:Rockefeller Hall\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National park\, 9 Atterbury Circle\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Workshops,Birding Tours,Community,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bird-Carving-2024.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T121500
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
CREATED:20240627T121435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T113542Z
UID:11692-1720599300-1720613700@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Be a #SoilHero! Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program
DESCRIPTION:Hike to one of Acadia’s iconic summits AND help Acadia National Park’s efforts to restore native vegetation!\nAcadia National Park\, in collaboration with Friends of Acadia and Schoodic Institute\, invites tenacious hikers to bring bags of soil to the summits of Penobscot and Sargent Mountains. You’ll get to choose how much soil you’ll carry – carrying as little as five pounds (about the size of a large freezer ziplock bag) is a huge help! This soil is integral to the ongoing summit restoration efforts in Acadia National Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program occurs every Wednesday from June through September\, 2024. Hikes run from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.\, weather permitting. *Advanced registration is required. Register online at the link below. \nMeet at the Parkman Mountain Carriage Road Trailhead off Route 3 in Acadia National Park. Participants will hike up to the summit of either Penobscot Mountain or Sargent Mountain with a Volunteer Leader. \nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIf you’re SOS hiking with friends\, family\, or another group\, we highly recommend you carpool. The trailhead has limited parking. Don’t forget your park pass! Arrive prepared to be on trail for a few hours. Dress appropriately with reliable hiking boots and sweat-wicking apparel. Bring water and snacks\, as well as anything you may need for your known medical and allergy needs. Bring a backpack with extra room to stow your soil. Carrying soil up via backpack is the most convenient method. Participants must stay with the group on the hike up to the summit\, but are free to continue exploring the park on their own after dropping off their soil and checking in with the Volunteer Leader. If conditions are expected to be rainy or slippery on the day of the hike\, participants will be alerted via email and invited to register for the next drop-in opportunity. \nThe Routes\nParticipants will hike with soil up to the summit of Penobscot OR Sargent Mountain. \nSargent Route\nElevation gain: 1\,040 ft\nDistance: 4.20 mi\nAllTrails Map \nPenobscot Route\nElevation gain: 1\,086 ft\nDistance: 4.33 mi\nAllTrails Map \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummit Restoration is Critical\nDespite their hardened granite\, Acadia’s mountain summit ecosystems are incredibly fragile. Human-caused climate change is causing longer growing seasons\, more rain\, less snow\, and fewer species that we know and love. Extreme weather events are damaging landscapes\, cultural resources\, and infrastructure. Invasive plants species are trying to out-compete native summit plants. Trampling by humans has damaged the plant communities at the top of mountains. For the last several years\, Acadia National Park\, Friends of Acadia\, and Schoodic Institute worked together to evaluate new vegetation plantings and soil replacement on Cadillac Mountain summit. This research continues to provide managers with invaluable information on how to direct change toward desired future conditions on Cadlillac and other summits in Acadia. Turns out\, getting soil on the summits is a critical piece of the revegetation puzzle. The loss of vegetation has caused soil to erode\, which means there’s no place for seeds to settle and grow. \nThat’s where you come in. By carrying soil to the summits of Sargent and Penobscot Mountains\, you’ll play an important role in the restoration of these vital ecosystems and their future resiliency. That’s something to feel proud of. (Bonus: you’ll get a wonderfully scenic hike in Acadia!) \nLean more about this science-based approach: Learning How to Restore Mountain Summits
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/be-a-soilhero-recurring-save-our-summits-volunteer-program/2024-07-10/
CATEGORIES:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SOS-Hikes-2024.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T085000
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
CREATED:20240701T155525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T160011Z
UID:11735-1720594800-1720601400@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:2024 Project ASCO at Hadley Point
DESCRIPTION:Please join Schoodic Institute’s Project ASCO research team on July 10\, 2024 from 7:00am – 8:50am at Hadley Point (Bar Harbor\, ME) as we head into Maine’s rocky intertidal to collect data on rockweed\, a foundational seaweed. Please register for this volunteer event below.  \nWe will begin the field day with a refresher training and then work together to collect along the shore at each site. To find our training videos\, please visit our Project ASCO page. \nParticipation in this event includes working with Schoodic Institute researchers in the rocky intertidal\, a place where slips\, trips\, and falls can be a concern due to wet or unsteady rocks and seaweed. Please come prepared with weather appropriate field gear\, long pants\, close toed shoes\, and enthusiasm for learning about Maine’s rocky intertidal ecosystem! \nProject ASCO is a participatory science research initiative designed to get interested participants out into the intertidal zone to collect data about rockweed while exploring the beauty of the rocky coast between the tides. Rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum\, or “Asco”) is the dominant species in most of the rocky intertidal zone of Maine and provides habitat for other species living in and visiting the intertidal zone. Rockweed is currently harvested in Maine and sustainable management requires knowledge of the total amount of rockweed throughout the state. Participants in Project ASCO can help answer the question\, “How much rockweed is there?” The data collected by Project ASCO participants will be analyzed and shared by scientists at Schoodic Institute to inform resource management. \nIf you have any questions about Project ASCO or this in-person volunteer event\, please email projectasco@schoodicinstitute.org.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2024-project-asco-at-hadley-point/
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community,Participatory Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
CREATED:20240620T130415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T130513Z
UID:11633-1720515600-1720522800@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Path to Pen: Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Practice putting pen to path in this introduction to nature journaling. Take a leisurely walk on the paved paths through the woods of the Schoodic Institute’s campus and on a level segment of the Sundew Trail. Fine tune your senses to the quiet natural beauty around you and see what you can discover! We will practive simple writing exercises to record and deepen your connection to Acadia’s story. \nOur meeting location will be next to the wayside sign by Elliot Hall near the South Parking lot on Schoodic Intitute’s campus (view campus map here). We will end at the Picnic Pavilion on Jacobson Drive. \nWe recommend wearing comfortable shoes and dressing in layers to accommodate changes in temperate. Please feel free to bring a favorite pen or pencil (optional)\, sunblock\, insect spray\, and a water bottle. \nThis event is free (supplies included!) and family friendly for ages 10 and above.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/path-to-pen-nature-journaling-3/
LOCATION:Eliot Hall\, 14 Musetti Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Path-to-Pen-banner.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T080000
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
CREATED:20240701T154630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T155309Z
UID:11729-1720506600-1720512000@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:2024 Project ASCO at South Blue Hill Landing
DESCRIPTION:Please join Schoodic Institute’s Project ASCO research team on July 9\, 2024 from 6:30am – 8:00am at South Blue Hill Landing (Blue Hill\, ME) as we head into Maine’s rocky intertidal to collect data on rockweed\, a foundational seaweed. Please register for this volunteer event below.  \nWe will begin the field day with a refresher training and then work together to collect along the shore at each site. To find our training videos\, please visit our Project ASCO page. \nParticipation in this event includes working with Schoodic Institute researchers in the rocky intertidal\, a place where slips\, trips\, and falls can be a concern due to wet or unsteady rocks and seaweed. Please come prepared with weather appropriate field gear\, long pants\, close toed shoes\, and enthusiasm for learning about Maine’s rocky intertidal ecosystem! \nProject ASCO is a participatory science research initiative designed to get interested participants out into the intertidal zone to collect data about rockweed while exploring the beauty of the rocky coast between the tides. Rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum\, or “Asco”) is the dominant species in most of the rocky intertidal zone of Maine and provides habitat for other species living in and visiting the intertidal zone. Rockweed is currently harvested in Maine and sustainable management requires knowledge of the total amount of rockweed throughout the state. Participants in Project ASCO can help answer the question\, “How much rockweed is there?” The data collected by Project ASCO participants will be analyzed and shared by scientists at Schoodic Institute to inform resource management. \nIf you have any questions about Project ASCO or this in-person volunteer event\, please email projectasco@schoodicinstitute.org.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2024-project-asco-at-south-blue-hill-landing/
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community,Participatory Science
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Project-ASCO-Plummer-Point.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T073000
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
CREATED:20240701T154227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T154227Z
UID:11725-1720420200-1720423800@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:2024 Project ASCO at Harriman Point
DESCRIPTION:Please join Schoodic Institute’s Project ASCO research team on July 8\, 2024 from 6:30am – 7:30am at Harriman Point (Brooklin\, ME) as we head into Maine’s rocky intertidal to collect data on rockweed\, a foundational seaweed. Please register for this volunteer event below.  \nWe will begin the field day with a refresher training and then work together to collect along the shore at each site. To find our training videos\, please visit our Project ASCO page. \nParticipation in this event includes working with Schoodic Institute researchers in the rocky intertidal\, a place where slips\, trips\, and falls can be a concern due to wet or unsteady rocks and seaweed. Please come prepared with weather appropriate field gear\, long pants\, close toed shoes\, and enthusiasm for learning about Maine’s rocky intertidal ecosystem! \nProject ASCO is a participatory science research initiative designed to get interested participants out into the intertidal zone to collect data about rockweed while exploring the beauty of the rocky coast between the tides. Rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum\, or “Asco”) is the dominant species in most of the rocky intertidal zone of Maine and provides habitat for other species living in and visiting the intertidal zone. Rockweed is currently harvested in Maine and sustainable management requires knowledge of the total amount of rockweed throughout the state. Participants in Project ASCO can help answer the question\, “How much rockweed is there?” The data collected by Project ASCO participants will be analyzed and shared by scientists at Schoodic Institute to inform resource management. \nIf you have any questions about Project ASCO or this in-person volunteer event\, please email projectasco@schoodicinstitute.org.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2024-project-asco-at-harriman-point/
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community,Participatory Science
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Project-ASCO-Plummer-Point.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240703T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240703T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
CREATED:20240620T131811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T131811Z
UID:11637-1720004400-1720009800@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Fire and Ice: Geology Walk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a guided hike on the Sundew Trail in the Schoodic District of Acadia National Park. Travel through a trail of time\, witnessing evidence of the geologic processes that shaped Acadia’s landscape. Learn how this land has indeed been formed by fire and shaped by ice. \nOur meeting location will be the Sundew Trailhead near the water tower at the South Parking (near Elliot Hall) on Schoodic Intitute’s campus (view campus map here). We will end at the Picnic Pavilion on Jacobson Drive. The total distance of the walk will be one mile with slight elevation changes on uneven terrain. \nWe recommend bringing sunblock\, insect spray\, and a water bottle. We suggest wearing comfortable\, sturdy shoes and dressing in layers to accommodate changes in temperate. \nThis event is free and family friendly for ages 10 and above.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/fire-and-ice-geology-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240703T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240703T121500
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
CREATED:20240627T121435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T113542Z
UID:11684-1719994500-1720008900@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Be a #SoilHero! Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program
DESCRIPTION:Hike to one of Acadia’s iconic summits AND help Acadia National Park’s efforts to restore native vegetation!\nAcadia National Park\, in collaboration with Friends of Acadia and Schoodic Institute\, invites tenacious hikers to bring bags of soil to the summits of Penobscot and Sargent Mountains. You’ll get to choose how much soil you’ll carry – carrying as little as five pounds (about the size of a large freezer ziplock bag) is a huge help! This soil is integral to the ongoing summit restoration efforts in Acadia National Park. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Recurring Save Our Summits Volunteer Program occurs every Wednesday from June through September\, 2024. Hikes run from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.\, weather permitting. *Advanced registration is required. Register online at the link below. \nMeet at the Parkman Mountain Carriage Road Trailhead off Route 3 in Acadia National Park. Participants will hike up to the summit of either Penobscot Mountain or Sargent Mountain with a Volunteer Leader. \nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIf you’re SOS hiking with friends\, family\, or another group\, we highly recommend you carpool. The trailhead has limited parking. Don’t forget your park pass! Arrive prepared to be on trail for a few hours. Dress appropriately with reliable hiking boots and sweat-wicking apparel. Bring water and snacks\, as well as anything you may need for your known medical and allergy needs. Bring a backpack with extra room to stow your soil. Carrying soil up via backpack is the most convenient method. Participants must stay with the group on the hike up to the summit\, but are free to continue exploring the park on their own after dropping off their soil and checking in with the Volunteer Leader. If conditions are expected to be rainy or slippery on the day of the hike\, participants will be alerted via email and invited to register for the next drop-in opportunity. \nThe Routes\nParticipants will hike with soil up to the summit of Penobscot OR Sargent Mountain. \nSargent Route\nElevation gain: 1\,040 ft\nDistance: 4.20 mi\nAllTrails Map \nPenobscot Route\nElevation gain: 1\,086 ft\nDistance: 4.33 mi\nAllTrails Map \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummit Restoration is Critical\nDespite their hardened granite\, Acadia’s mountain summit ecosystems are incredibly fragile. Human-caused climate change is causing longer growing seasons\, more rain\, less snow\, and fewer species that we know and love. Extreme weather events are damaging landscapes\, cultural resources\, and infrastructure. Invasive plants species are trying to out-compete native summit plants. Trampling by humans has damaged the plant communities at the top of mountains. For the last several years\, Acadia National Park\, Friends of Acadia\, and Schoodic Institute worked together to evaluate new vegetation plantings and soil replacement on Cadillac Mountain summit. This research continues to provide managers with invaluable information on how to direct change toward desired future conditions on Cadlillac and other summits in Acadia. Turns out\, getting soil on the summits is a critical piece of the revegetation puzzle. The loss of vegetation has caused soil to erode\, which means there’s no place for seeds to settle and grow. \nThat’s where you come in. By carrying soil to the summits of Sargent and Penobscot Mountains\, you’ll play an important role in the restoration of these vital ecosystems and their future resiliency. That’s something to feel proud of. (Bonus: you’ll get a wonderfully scenic hike in Acadia!) \nLean more about this science-based approach: Learning How to Restore Mountain Summits
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/be-a-soilhero-recurring-save-our-summits-volunteer-program/2024-07-03/
CATEGORIES:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SOS-Hikes-2024.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
CREATED:20240626T171600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T171720Z
UID:11674-1719833400-1719840600@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Project ASCO at Frazer Point
DESCRIPTION:Please join Schoodic Institute’s Project ASCO research team on July 1\, 2024 from 11:30am – 1:30pm at Frazer Point (Winter Harbor\, Maine) as we head into Maine’s rocky intertidal to collect data on rockweed\, a foundational seaweed. Please register for this volunteer event below.  \nWe will begin the field day with a refresher training and then work together to collect along the shore at each site. To find our training videos\, please visit our Project ASCO page. \nParticipation in this event includes working with Schoodic Institute researchers in the rocky intertidal\, a place where slips\, trips\, and falls can be a concern due to wet or unsteady rocks and seaweed. Please come prepared with weather appropriate field gear\, long pants\, close toed shoes\, and enthusiasm for learning about Maine’s rocky intertidal ecosystem! \nProject ASCO is a participatory science research initiative designed to get interested participants out into the intertidal zone to collect data about rockweed while exploring the beauty of the rocky coast between the tides. Rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum\, or “Asco”) is the dominant species in most of the rocky intertidal zone of Maine and provides habitat for other species living in and visiting the intertidal zone. Rockweed is currently harvested in Maine and sustainable management requires knowledge of the total amount of rockweed throughout the state. Participants in Project ASCO can help answer the question\, “How much rockweed is there?” The data collected by Project ASCO participants will be analyzed and shared by scientists at Schoodic Institute to inform resource management. \nIf you have any questions about Project ASCO or this in-person volunteer event\, please email projectasco@schoodicinstitute.org. \n\n \n 
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/project-asco-at-frazer-point/
LOCATION:Frazer Point\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community,Participatory Science
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Project-ASCO-Plummer-Point.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
CREATED:20240620T130303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T130303Z
UID:11630-1719738000-1719745200@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Path to Pen: Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Practice putting pen to path in this introduction to nature journaling. Take a leisurely walk on the paved paths through the woods of the Schoodic Institute’s campus and on a level segment of the Sundew Trail. Fine tune your senses to the quiet natural beauty around you and see what you can discover! We will practive simple writing exercises to record and deepen your connection to Acadia’s story. \nOur meeting location will be next to the wayside sign by Elliot Hall near the South Parking lot on Schoodic Intitute’s campus (view campus map here). We will end at the Picnic Pavilion on Jacobson Drive. \nWe recommend wearing comfortable shoes and dressing in layers to accommodate changes in temperate. Please feel free to bring a favorite pen or pencil (optional)\, sunblock\, insect spray\, and a water bottle. \nThis event is free (supplies included!) and family friendly for ages 10 and above.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/path-to-pen-nature-journaling-2/
LOCATION:Eliot Hall\, 14 Musetti Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Path-to-Pen-banner.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
CREATED:20240620T131635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T131635Z
UID:11635-1719313200-1719318600@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Fire and Ice: Geology Walk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a guided hike on the Sundew Trail in the Schoodic District of Acadia National Park. Travel through a trail of time\, witnessing evidence of the geologic processes that shaped Acadia’s landscape. Learn how this land has indeed been formed by fire and shaped by ice. \nOur meeting location will be the Sundew Trailhead near the water tower at the South Parking (near Elliot Hall) on Schoodic Intitute’s campus (view campus map here). We will end at the Picnic Pavilion on Jacobson Drive. The total distance of the walk will be one mile with slight elevation changes on uneven terrain. \nWe recommend bringing sunblock\, insect spray\, and a water bottle. We suggest wearing comfortable\, sturdy shoes and dressing in layers to accommodate changes in temperate. \nThis event is free and family friendly for ages 10 and above.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/fire-and-ice-geology-walk/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Family
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
CREATED:20240620T130032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T130032Z
UID:11625-1719133200-1719140400@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Path to Pen: Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Practice putting pen to path in this introduction to nature journaling. Take a leisurely walk on the paved paths through the woods of the Schoodic Institute’s campus and on a level segment of the Sundew Trail. Fine tune your senses to the quiet natural beauty around you and see what you can discover! We will practive simple writing exercises to record and deepen your connection to Acadia’s story. \nOur meeting location will be next to the wayside sign by Elliot Hall near the South Parking lot on Schoodic Intitute’s campus (view campus map here). We will end at the Picnic Pavilion on Jacobson Drive. \nWe recommend wearing comfortable shoes and dressing in layers to accommodate changes in temperate. Please feel free to bring a favorite pen or pencil (optional)\, sunblock\, insect spray\, and a water bottle. \nThis event is free (supplies included!) and family friendly for ages 10 and above.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/path-to-pen-nature-journaling/
LOCATION:Eliot Hall\, 14 Musetti Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Path-to-Pen-banner.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
CREATED:20240603T145743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T145743Z
UID:11478-1717614000-1717619400@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Dispatches from the Intertidal Ribbon of Rockweed
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lamoine Conservation Commission at 7:00pm on Wednesday\, June 5th at the Lamoine Consolidated School (view on Google Maps below) for Dispatches from the Intertidal Ribbon of Rockweed\, featuring Schoodic Institute’s Marine Ecology Director Dr. Hannah Webber. \nHannah will discuss her research on rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum\, or “Asco”)\, which is the dominant species in most of the rocky intertidal zone of Maine and provides habitat for other species living in and visiting the intertidal zone. Hannah will also discuss Project ASCO\, a participatory science initiative through which participants help answer the question\, ”how much rockweed is there?” The data collected by Project ASCO participants is analyzed and shared by scientists to inform resource management. Along with rockweed\, this project allows for learning more about other seaweeds\, periwinkles\, mussels\, crabs\, birds\, and the occasional seal or whale. During her presentation\, Hannah will also discuss her experience working with partners and other scientists to use remote sensing tools to measure rockweed using drone technology. \n\n\nAll are welcome to this event\, and there is no fee to attend the presentation.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/dispatches-from-the-intertidal-ribbon-of-rockweed/
LOCATION:Lamoine Consolidated School
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community,Participatory Science
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ribbon-of-Intertidal.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
CREATED:20240409T135501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T182530Z
UID:11199-1713600000-1713614400@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Schoodic Spring Birding Adventure (CANCELED due to rain)
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, this event has been canceled due to forecasted rain. Thank you for your interest\, and we hope to see you for another event at Schoodic Institute this season.\nCome one\, come all! Join Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park on Saturday\, April 20\, 2024 for a free\, self-guided birding adventure along the Schoodic Peninsula. Our meeting spot will be the gatehouse at the entrance to Schoodic Institute (in Winter Harbor\, ME). Drop by the gatehouse anytime between 8am and 12pm to enjoy refreshments\, check out bird identification guides\, binoculars and other equipment\, and play some fun games to help introduce new birders to the activity. Then\, branch out on your own to explore the peninsula and find some cool spring birds. Games will be played\, conversations will be had\, and birds will (hopefully) be plentiful! \nThis event will engage birders of all ages and experience-levels to learn more about the birds of Acadia\, and it is free of charge.\n \nPlease note: heated and accessible bathrooms will be located at the gatehouse. Parking on the Schoodic Institute campus can be found near Rockefeller Hall and at the North Lot (there will be directional signs to help point you in the right direction. View and download a campus map here). If you have mobility issues\, there will be parking spots available near the gatehouse. \nQuestions? Please reach out to Zoë Kennedy at zkennedy@schoodicinstitute.org. \n 
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/schoodic-spring-birding-adventure/
LOCATION:Schoodic Institute\, 9 Atterbury Circle\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Schoodic-Spring-Birding-Adventure-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
CREATED:20230301T235030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T235030Z
UID:8539-1693996200-1694014200@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Demonstration Day: Bird Carving with Wendell Gilley Museum
DESCRIPTION:See how it’s done! Master carver Steve Valleau will be a special guest at Schoodic Institute on September 6\, 2023 from 10:30am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 3:30pm\, doing hands-on bird carving demonstrations outside of the Rockefeller Welcome Center. Visit with Steve\, and pick up a carving knife yourself – there is no charge to give it a try! Then visit the display of bird carvings from the Wendell Gilley Museum inside the Welcome Center. \nSteve has been the carver-in-residence at the Museum for 37 years. \n   \n……. \nPhotos used with permission from Wendell Gilley Museum.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/demonstration-day-bird-carving-with-wendell-gilley-museum-3/
LOCATION:Rockefeller Hall\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National park\, 9 Atterbury Circle\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/carving-hands-GSoules.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T134017
CREATED:20230301T234702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T234702Z
UID:8537-1692181800-1692199800@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Demonstration Day: Bird Carving with Wendell Gilley Museum
DESCRIPTION:See how it’s done! Master carver Steve Valleau will be a special guest at Schoodic Institute on August 16\, 2023 from 10:30am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 3:30pm\, doing hands-on bird carving demonstrations outside of the Rockefeller Welcome Center. Visit with Steve\, and pick up a carving knife yourself – there is no charge to give it a try! Then visit the display of bird carvings from the Wendell Gilley Museum inside the Welcome Center. \nSteve has been the carver-in-residence at the Museum for 37 years. \n   \n……. \nPhotos used with permission from Wendell Gilley Museum.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/demonstration-day-bird-carving-with-wendell-gilley-museum-2/
LOCATION:Rockefeller Hall\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National park\, 9 Atterbury Circle\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/carving-hands-GSoules.jpg
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