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SUMMARY:Schoodic Marine Touch Tank and Art Program
DESCRIPTION:Join Acadia National Park and Schoodic Institute educators at Dorr Hall on Schoodic Institute’s campus (Winter Harbor\, ME) on April 21st for a fun and interactive event! \nWhat happens to marine animals when the tide goes out? Learn about the challenges that these animals face at low tide and how their adaptations help them to survive. Then\, create a print to bring home as a reminder of your favorite creature’s adaptation. \nAll ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult. \nLearn more here.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/schoodic-marine-touch-tank-and-art-program/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Family,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T193000
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SUMMARY:Stars Over Schoodic II
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this second offering of ‘Stars Over Schoodic’! \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 from 7:30pm – 8:30pm on Friday\, August 29th. Weather permitting\, we’ll venture outside for a green laser tour (8:30 – 10:00pm)\, 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. Bring binoculars if you have them\, and dress warmer than you’d think necessary!
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/stars-over-schoodic-ii/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Family,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T220000
DTSTAMP:20260524T214448
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SUMMARY:Of Asteroids\, Comets\, and Meteors… and Close Encounters II
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this second offering of ‘Of Asteroids\, Comets\, and Meteors… and Close Encounters’! \nThere are more things in our solar system than the eight planets and their moons. Millions of small bodies of rock\, ice and metal – asteroids\, comets and meteors – orbit the Sun. Many are awesome to behold against the dark night sky\, but some are potential threats to our planet. Amateur astronomer Richard Luecke will offer an indoor\, image-enhanced introduction to these celestial neighbors\, how to observe them\, and the risks they pose when their trajectories cross the Earth’s orbit around the sun. \nJoin us in Moore Auditorium on the Schoodic Institute campus from 7:30pm – 8:30pm on Thursday\, August 28th. Weather permitting\, attendees 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 (approximately 8:30pm – 10:00pm). Bring binoculars if you have them\, and dress warmer than you’d think necessary. \nSpace is limited! Please register below.\nCost: $15.00/person or $50.00/family of up to four \nNASA Photo / Comet NEOWISE 2019
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/of-asteroids-comets-and-meteors-and-close-encounters-ii-2/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Family,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T193000
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SUMMARY:Welcome to the Milky Way II
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this second offering of Welcome to the Milky Way! \nLess than half 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 200+ billion stars arches from horizon to horizon throughout the summer. \nAmateur astronomy Richard Luecke will explain our current understanding of the Milky Way\, our place in it\, and how you can view and appreciate its splendors. His image-enhanced\, indoor presentation will acquaint you with some of our galaxy’s most stunning features. \nWe will meet in Moore Auditorium on Schoodic Institute’s campus from 7:30pm – 8:30pm on Tuesday\, August 26th. Weather permitting\, attendees 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 (8:30 – 10:00pm). Bring binoculars if you have them\, and dress warmer than you’d think necessary. \nCost: $15.00/person or $50.00/family of up to four \nBanner Photo by Harley Grady
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/welcome-to-the-milky-way-ii-2/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Family,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T193000
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SUMMARY:Of Asteroids\, Comets\, and Meteors... and Close Encounters
DESCRIPTION:There are more things in our solar system than the eight planets and their moons. Millions of small bodies of rock\, ice and metal – asteroids\, comets and meteors – orbit the Sun. Many are awesome to behold against the dark night sky\, but some are potential threats to our planet. Amateur astronomer Richard Luecke will offer an indoor\, image-enhanced introduction to these celestial neighbors\, how to observe them\, and the risks they pose when their trajectories cross the Earth’s orbit around the sun. \nJoin us in Moore Auditorium on the Schoodic Institute campus from 7:30pm – 8:30pm on Monday\, August 25th. Weather permitting\, attendees 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 (approximately 8:30pm – 10:00pm). Bring binoculars if you have them\, and dress warmer than you’d think necessary! \nSpace is limited! Please register below.\nCost: $15.00/person or $50.00/family of up to four \nNASA Photo / Comet NEOWISE 2019
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/of-asteroids-comets-and-meteors-and-close-encounters-4/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Family,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T193000
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SUMMARY:Stars Over Schoodic
DESCRIPTION:As 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 from 7:30pm – 8:30pm on Saturday\, August 23rd. Weather permitting\, we’ll venture outside for a green laser tour (8:30 – 10:00pm)\, 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. Bring binoculars if you have them\, and dress warmer than you’d think necessary!
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/stars-over-schoodic/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Family,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T220000
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SUMMARY:Welcome to the Milky Way
DESCRIPTION:Less than half 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 200+ billion stars arches from horizon to horizon throughout the summer. \nAmateur astronomy Richard Luecke will explain our current understanding of the Milky Way\, our place in it\, and how you can view and appreciate its splendors. His image-enhanced\, indoor presentation will acquaint you with some of our galaxy’s most stunning features. \nWe will meet in Moore Auditorium on Schoodic Institute’s campus from 7:30pm – 8:30pm on Thursday\, August 21st. Weather permitting\, attendees 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 (8:30 – 10:00pm). Bring binoculars if you have them\, and dress warmer than you’d think necessary! \nCost: $15.00/person or $50.00/family of up to four \nBanner Photo by Harley Grady
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/welcome-to-the-milky-way-4/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Family,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T120000
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SUMMARY:Acadia's Winter Birds with Wendell Gilley Museum
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, November 9 from 10am – 12pm\, join Seth Benz (Schoodic Institute’s Director of Bird Ecology) and the Wendell Gilley Museum to learn about Acadia’s Winter Birds! This event will consist of a brief indoor presentation followed by an easy “Causeway Forest Stroll”. We’ll review resident bird survival strategies\, and discuss which species come from away to spend winter in Acadia. \nBring your binoculars and curiosity\, and please remember dress for the weather! If you don’t have binoculars\, a loaner pair will be available from the museum with advanced notice. \nRegistration is required for this event. Please register online here: https://www.wendellgilleymuseum.org/events/241109-AcadiasWinterBirds-SB
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/acadias-winter-birds-with-wendell-gilley-museum/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260524T214448
CREATED:20240412T160118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T130712Z
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SUMMARY:Science for Natural Resource Stewardship with Dr. Ray Sauvajot
DESCRIPTION:The Key Role of Partnerships and Collaboration in National Parks\nJoin us Wednesday\, October 9th from 7:00pm – 8:30pm for the 2024 Acadia National Park Science Symposium evening lecture\, featuring keynote speaker Ray Sauvajot\, Ph.D.\, Associate Director for Natural Resource Stewardship and Science for the National Park Service. \nDuring his presentation\, Dr. Ray Sauvajot will highlight some of the major natural resource challenges and concerns facing the National Park System and how our response to these challenges requires embracing scientific partnerships and working together at broad scales. He will discuss climate change\, landscape and seascape conservation\, and the critical role that parks play as catalysts for stewardship solutions and collaborative science – a collaboration that is essential for the National Park Service to succeed in its conservation and preservation mission. \nABOUT RAY SAUVAJOT\nDr. Ray Sauvajot serves as Associate Director for Natural Resource Stewardship and Science for the National Park Service (NPS)\, where he provides leadership and direction for natural resource management and science programs of the NPS. As Associate Director\, Ray oversees national programs in biology\, air and water resources\, climate change response\, geology\, natural sounds and night skies\, environmental quality and compliance\, ecological inventory and monitoring\, and science communication. Ray leads a diverse team of scientists\, policy experts\, planners\, program managers\, administrators\, and technicians at offices in Washington\, D.C.\, Colorado\, and other locations to help advance the mission of the NPS. Ray has served in positions with the NPS for over 30 years and has also held adjunct faculty appointments in biology\, ecology\, and environmental science at UC Berkeley\, UC Los Angeles\, and California State University Northridge. Ray received a B.A. degree in biology from UC San Diego (1987) and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees (1993\, 1997) in ecology from UC Davis. \nABOUT THE 2024 ACADIA NATIONAL PARK SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM\n\nHosted by Schoodic Institute and the National Park Service\, the Acadia National Park Science Symposium provides a forum to learn about science taking place in the region and to interact and build collaborations with scientists\, educators\, students\, park staff\, and others working in a range of fields. You can learn more about the science symposium here. \nThe theme of this year’s symposium is 25 Years of Impactful Research in Acadia National Park. The symposium will highlight some of the most influential science\, science communication\, and education that has happened in Acadia National Park since the start of the Research Learning Center (RLC) 25 years ago. In 2000\, the National Park Service began working with community members to create an RLC on the campus of the former Navy Base in Winter Harbor. The goal of Schoodic Institute (Acadia’s Research Learning Center) is to help grow science in national parks and better connect science with management\, education\, and communication. Since the establishment of Schoodic Institute\, the amount of annual research in the park has increased more than threefold. This year’s science symposium will highlight some of the most influential examples of research\, education\, and communication that has happened over that time. \nThe symposium will take place in-person at Moore Auditorium on the Schoodic Institute campus (Winter Harbor\, ME) and online via Zoom. This virtual option is open to speakers and attendees alike. Please note that there will be overnight accommodations available. Lunch will be included in registration\, as well as coffee and morning snacks.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2024-science-symposium-keynote/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Acadia Science Symposium,Citizen Science,Education,Evening Lectures,Science Communication,Summer Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T133000
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SUMMARY:What Drives Early-Career Environmental Science Professionals?
DESCRIPTION:Why do we do this work?\n\nWhat are the driving forces behind the enthusiasm of early-career environmental science professionals? Join us virtually on Tuesday\, October 1st from 12:00pm – 1:30pm for our 2024 Acadia National Park Science Symposium opening event! Gain insight from our early-career science professionals as they share their inspirations in a series of 10-minute lightning talks. \nFeatured speakers for this year’s livestream (download the PDF here): \nBecca Stanley – Recreation Technician Lead\, Friends of Acadia\nJack Byrley – Preventative Search And Rescue Ranger\, North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park (former Visual Information Specialist\, Acadia National Park)\nChris Silcox – Education Ranger\, Schoodic Education Adventure\nHanae Garrison – Stewardship Manager\, Royal River Conservation Trust (former Schoodic Institute Ecology Technician)\nMarisa Monroe – Graduate Research Assistant and Acadia Science Fellow\, University of Maine\nWill Greene – Research Associate\, Perry Institute for Marine Science (former biological field technician and science communicator\, Friends of Acadia) \nHosted by Schoodic Institute and the National Park Service\, the Acadia National Park Science Symposium provides a forum to learn about science taking place in the region and to interact and build collaborations with scientists\, educators\, students\, park staff\, and others working in a range of fields. You can learn more about the science symposium here. \nThe theme of this year’s symposium is 25 Years of Impactful Research in Acadia National Park. The symposium will highlight some of the most influential science\, science communication\, and education that has happened in Acadia National Park since the start of the Research Learning Center (RLC) 25 years ago. In 2000\, the National Park Service began working with community members to create an RLC on the campus of the former Navy Base in Winter Harbor. The goal of Schoodic Institute (Acadia’s Research Learning Center) is to help grow science in national parks and better connect science with management\, education\, and communication. Since the establishment of Schoodic Institute\, the amount of annual research in the park has increased more than threefold. This year’s science symposium will highlight some of the most influential examples of research\, education\, and communication that has happened over that time. \nIf you are interested in being a speaker and sharing your early-career insights during this presentation\, please contact Trevor Grandin at tgrandin@schoodicinstitute.org. \nThis presentation will take place online via Zoom.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2024-science-symposium-early-career/
LOCATION:Virtual Program on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Acadia Science Symposium,Community,Education,Intern presentations,Science Communication
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T133000
DTSTAMP:20260524T214448
CREATED:20240911T202620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T114454Z
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SUMMARY:Sea Level Rise Trail Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, September 20th from 12pm-1:30pm at the Bar Harbor Oceanarium and Education Center for a bag lunch and tour of the sea level rise trail during the king tide! \nKing tides are the predicted highest high tide and lowest low tide of the year. They are important because they show us what rising seas will look like on the landscape. On Friday\, September 20th\, just after 12pm noon\, Mount Desert Island will experience a king tide\, and we invite you to explore the Oceanarium with us to learn more. \nMany people have questions about whether the January 2024 storms were an anomaly or a sign of what’s to come. When we hear “one foot of sea level rise”\, what does that look like on our coastline? Join Raney Bench from the Mount Desert Island Historical Society\, Jeff Cummming of the Oceanarium\, Catherine Schmitt of Schoodic Institute\, and artist Jennifer Steen Booher for a talk about sea level rise\, last winter’s storms\, and our future. Learn how to measure and mark predicted high tides in places around the island you care about\, and join us in a conversation about coastal resilience and how we can plan for the future. \nBring a bag lunch and wear sturdy shoes for this short walk through the marsh. \nInterested in learning more? Here are some helpful links: \nCoastlines Project \nGulf of Maine King Tides Project \nNews coverage from Mount Desert Islander \n \n 
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/sea-level-rise-trail-tour/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T220000
DTSTAMP:20260524T214448
CREATED:20240617T154455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T155047Z
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SUMMARY:Of Asteroids\, Comets\, and Meteors… and Close Encounters II
DESCRIPTION:There are more things in our solar system than the eight planets and their moons. Millions of small bodies of rock\, ice and metal – asteroids\, comets and meteors – orbit the sun. Many are awesome to behold against the dark night sky\, but some are potential threats to our planet. Astronomy volunteer Richard Luecke will offer an image-enhanced introduction to these celestial neighbors\, how to observe them\, and the risks they pose when their trajectories cross the Earth’s orbit around the sun. \nJoin us in Moore Auditorium on the Schoodic Institute campus from 7:30pm – 8:30pm on Saturday\, August 31st. Weather permitting\, attendees will then be invited outdoors for a laser-guided tour of Maine’s stunning night sky and viewing through a large astronomical telescope (approximately 8:30pm – 10:00pm). \nSpace is limited! Please register below.\nCost: $15.00/person or $50.00/family of up to four \nNASA Photo / Comet NEOWISE 2019
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/of-asteroids-comets-and-meteors-and-close-encounters-ii/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T220000
DTSTAMP:20260524T214448
CREATED:20240617T133715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T152435Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome to the Milky Way II
DESCRIPTION:An estimated 75% of the world’s people cannot see the Milky Way – our home galaxy – because of urban light pollution. But here in Acadia\, it shines brightly on clear nights. The collective glow of its 200+ billion stars arches from horizon to horizon. Astronomy volunteer Richard Luecke will explain our current understanding of the Milky Way\, our place in it\, and how you can view and appreciate its splendors. His image-enhanced presentation will acquaint you with some of our galaxy’s most stunning features. \nWe will meet in Moore Auditorium on the Schoodic Institute campus from 7:30pm – 8:30pm on Friday\, August 30th. Weather permitting\, attendees will then be invited outdoors for a laser-guided tour of the Milky Way and viewing through a large astronomical telescope (8:30pm – 10:00pm). \nSpace is limited! Please register below.\nCost: $15.00/person or $50.00/family of up to four \nPhoto: Harley Grady
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/welcome-to-the-milky-way-ii/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T220000
DTSTAMP:20260524T214448
CREATED:20240617T153848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T154317Z
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SUMMARY:Of Asteroids\, Comets\, and Meteors... and Close Encounters
DESCRIPTION:There are more things in our solar system than the eight planets and their moons. Millions of small bodies of rock\, ice and metal – asteroids\, comets and meteors – orbit the sun. Many are awesome to behold against the dark night sky\, but some are potential threats to our planet. Astronomy volunteer Richard Luecke will offer an image-enhanced introduction to these celestial neighbors\, how to observe them\, and the risks they pose when their trajectories cross the Earth’s orbit around the sun. \nJoin us in Moore Auditorium on the Schoodic Institute campus from 7:30pm – 8:30pm on Tuesday\, August 27th. Weather permitting\, attendees will then be invited outdoors for a laser-guided tour of Maine’s stunning night sky and viewing through a large astronomical telescope (approximately 8:30pm – 10:00pm). \nSpace is limited! Please register below.\nCost: $15.00/person or $50.00/family of up to four \nNASA Photo / Comet NEOWISE 2019
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/of-asteroids-comets-and-meteors-and-close-encounters-3/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T220000
DTSTAMP:20260524T214448
CREATED:20240617T133406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T114214Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome to the Milky Way
DESCRIPTION:An estimated 75% of the world’s people cannot see the Milky Way – our home galaxy – because of urban light pollution. But here in Acadia\, it shines brightly on clear nights. The collective glow of its 200+ billion stars arches from horizon to horizon. Astronomy volunteer Richard Luecke will explain our current understanding of the Milky Way\, our place in it\, and how you can view and appreciate its splendors. His image-enhanced presentation will acquaint you with some of our galaxy’s most stunning features. \nWe will meet in Moore Auditorium on the Schoodic Institute campus from 7:30pm – 8:30pm on Sunday\, August 25th. Weather permitting\, attendees will then be invited outdoors for a laser-guided tour of the Milky Way and viewing through a large astronomical telescope (8:30pm – 10:00pm). \nSpace is limited! Please register below.\nCost: $15.00/person or $50.00/family of up to four \nPhoto: Harley Grady
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/welcome-to-the-milky-way-3/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education,Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTSTAMP:20260524T214448
CREATED:20240308T204624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T134811Z
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SUMMARY:The Unforeseen Wilderness: Nature\, Bookbinding\, and Photography with Eliot Dudik (Registration CLOSED)
DESCRIPTION:Registration has closed for this workshop.\nJoin a small group of folks for a seven-day intensive workshop exploring an unusual confluence of interests: bookbinding\, photography\, and nature walks in one of the most profound places on Earth\, Acadia National Park. Tranquility and focus will be our guide as we lodge and work on the Schoodic Peninsula\, often referred to as the “quiet side” of Acadia\, dividing our time between classroom bookbinding sessions and stepping out into a wonderland of spruce\, granite\, and sea. \nThe workshop is directed by bookmaker\, photographer\, and educator Eliot Dudik\, who directs the photography program at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg\, Virginia. He has spent every summer and winter in Maine for the past nine years working on his own long-form photography projects\, teaching photography and bookbinding workshops\, and exploring the coast of Maine\, especially the dreamscape of Acadia National Park. He has been visualizing this unique workshop for years and is excited to offer it for the first time this summer! \nThe structure of the course: Throughout our week together\, we will meet in our workspace to explore bookbinding basics including methods\, materials\, and book structures. All bookbinding tools and materials will be provided. We will practice four different bindings over the course of the week\, each building on skills learned in the previous lesson. These books will be blank and can be used as journals or sketchbooks. \nThroughout the week\, we will leave the classroom to explore the surrounding national park. Excursions will include morning or afternoon walks\, as well as full day trips to the busier and more popular/populated parts of Acadia on Mount Desert Island. On these nature walks\, we will attempt to take in the famously breathtaking beauty while using cameras and Wendel Berry’s essay: The Unforeseen Wildness to inspire individualized experience. \n \nAt the conclusion of our week together\, we will each create a short edit and sequence of photographs made in Acadia and produce small books of the work. These books might also incorporate additional media\, including drawings\, collage\, writing\, etc. The photographs can be made with cell phones or more sophisticated digital cameras. Participants will bring their own cameras and ideally a laptop with Adobe Photoshop installed. \nThe lodging and meal plan complete this unique and immersive experience\, allowing us to disconnect from our everyday lives and truly experience something special. This workshop is intentionally limited to a small group of participants to enhance the individualized experience; don’t delay signing up as this workshop will fill quickly! \nFor any questions regarding the workshop\, please contact Eliot directly at eliot@eliotdudik.com. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/unforeseen-wilderness-with-eliot-dudik/
LOCATION:Schoodic Institute\, 9 Atterbury Circle\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260524T214448
CREATED:20230615T180355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T142153Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Schoodic By Sea\, A Schoodic Institute Fundraiser (CANCELLED due to weather)
DESCRIPTION:*NOTICE* Unfortunately\, due to weather this event has been cancelled. If you registered to attend and would like a refund\, please check your email for more information.\nSupport the work of Schoodic Institute while enjoying unique views of Frenchman Bay and the Schoodic Peninsula aboard the 100-foot catamaran Acadia Explorer operated by Bar Harbor Whale Watch. \nOn July 16th from 4pm to 7pm\, the Institute will hold a fundraiser to support ongoing research and education programs. On our voyage\, you’ll hear from Schoodic Institute scientists about research efforts to understand changes along the coast including unique shoreline ecology\, birds\, trees\, and plants in and around Acadia. \nThe event offers pick-ups in both Bar Harbor and Winter Harbor. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be available. Schoodic Institute is a nonprofit partner of Acadia National Park with a mission of inspiring science\, learning\, and community for a changing world. \nThank you for your interest. Registration for this event is closed.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2023-schoodic-by-sea-a-schoodic-institute-fundraiser/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T133000
DTSTAMP:20260524T214448
CREATED:20230228T131453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T131453Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Webinar: Outdoor School for All Maine Students
DESCRIPTION:Join Maine Conservation Voters on Friday\, March 24th from 12pm – 1:30pm for a virtual Lunch & Learn on Maine’s outdoor learning centers! \nA few days at one of Maine’s outdoor learning centers can be transformative for middle school students\, and legislation being introduced this year aims to make sure that all students get that life-changing opportunity. An Act to Support Outdoor School for All Maine Students would support all students in 4th through 8th grades to spend two nights and three days at an outdoor learning center and ensure that the experience would be integrated with school curriculum and aligned with state learning standards so we can get children outside connecting with Maine’s outdoor heritage. Learn more from Drew Dumsch\, President and CEO\, The Ecology School; Nicholas Fisichelli\, President and CEO\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park; and Anne Sedlack\, Attorney at Preti Flaherty and Member of the University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Centers at Tanglewood and Blueberry Cove Board of Directors. \nClick here to sign up and receive your webinar access link in a confirmation email. \nThis program is free – registration required.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/lunch-learn-webinar-outdoor-school-for-all-maine-students/
LOCATION:Virtual Program on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260524T214448
CREATED:20230103T192537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T152257Z
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SUMMARY:Science\, Ahoy! Dive Into Marine Science at the Ellsworth Public Library (FULL)
DESCRIPTION:We are currently at capacity for this event. Thank you for your interest.  \nJoin us for a morning of marine-themed crafts\, experiments\, read-alouds\, and more at the Ellsworth Public Library. Bring your sense of adventure and be ready to explore the ocean through art and science! Complimentary snacks and hot cocoa will be provided.  \nScience\, Ahoy! is a free\, collaborative event between Schoodic Institute and the Ellsworth Public Library. We invite you to drop-in or stay for the full two-hour event\, which will include a brief opening introduction\, a round of crafts and fun activities\, marine-themed story time\, then more crafts and read-alouds! Activities for kids ages 5-10\, but all are welcome. \nUnable to make it in-person to this event? Here are links to some marine-themed crafts and activities you can do at home! \nMonterey Bay Aquarium Crafts & Printables (Monterey Bay Aquarium) \nShoreline Scavenger Hunt \nEgg Carton Turtles (PBS Kids) \nUpcycled Fish (PBS Kids) \n\n 
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/science-ahoy-dive-into-marine-science-at-the-ellsworth-public-library/
LOCATION:Ellsworth Public Library\, 20 State Street\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T123000
DTSTAMP:20260524T214448
CREATED:20230104T152750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T152407Z
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SUMMARY:Science\, Ahoy! Dive Into Marine Science at the Dorcas Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of marine-themed crafts\, read-alouds\, and more at the Dorcas Library. Bring your sense of adventure and be ready to explore the ocean through art and science! Complimentary snacks and hot cocoa will be provided.  \nScience\, Ahoy! is a free\, collaborative event between Schoodic Institute and the Dorcas Library. We invite you to drop-in or stay for the full two-hour event\, which will include a brief opening introduction\, a round of crafts and fun activities\, marine-themed story time\, then more crafts and read-alouds! Activities for kids ages 5-10\, but all are welcome.\n \nUnable to make it in-person to this event? Here are links to some marine-themed crafts and activities you can do at home! \nMonterey Bay Aquarium Crafts & Printables (Monterey Bay Aquarium) \nShoreline Scavenger Hunt \nEgg Carton Turtles (PBS Kids) \nUpcycled Fish (PBS Kids)
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/science-ahoy-dive-into-marine-science-at-the-dorcas-library/
LOCATION:Dorcas Library\, 28 Main St\, Gouldsboro\, ME\, 04669\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T113000
DTSTAMP:20260524T214448
CREATED:20220329T202845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T203111Z
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SUMMARY:Birds of Spring: Anticipation and Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:The seasonal shift of birds from wintering areas to summer breeding territories is well underway during the month of April.  This 4-part mini-course taught by Seth Benz is offered as a sequential program combining classroom presentations with a field excursion each week.  April\, at our latitude\, is a month of anticipation for returning birds. It is also a time of exodus for species that have spent their winter with us.  By early May some bird species have begun nesting\, others are establishing territories\, and still others are migrating through our neighborhoods.  We’ll immerse ourselves in the bird world for 3 hours each week using slides\, videos\, museum specimens\, select readings and field observations.  While each week is designed to build upon the previous week’s experience\, course content will be accessible enough that each week alone will be a learning experience.  Join the flock\, get in on the joy of anticipating and appreciating Acadia’s bird life.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/birds-of-spring-anticipation-and-appreciation/2022-04-05/
LOCATION:Wendell Gilley Museum\, 4 Herrick Road\, Southwest Harbor\, Maine\, 04679
CATEGORIES:Birding Tours,Citizen Science,Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T153000
DTSTAMP:20260524T214448
CREATED:20220209T160949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T153420Z
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SUMMARY:Intertidal Research in Acadia
DESCRIPTION:Schoodic Institute and Acadia National Park invite you to a virtual session of the Acadia National Park Science Symposium on intertidal research in the park. Four sessions with a panel of invited speakers will discuss National Park Service priorities\, broad scale research across the intertidal zone\, research specific to the rocky intertidal\, and research specific to the soft sediment intertidal. There will be a question and answer discussion at the conclusion of each session. \nThe intertidal zone of Acadia National Park has attracted researchers for over a century. In 2021 alone Acadia National Park issued 21 research permits for people to collect and share data about Acadia’s intertidal zone. In the summer of 2021 a summer intern scoured park resources to compile 7\,781 unique observations of algae\, invertebrates\, fish\, and other intertidal organisms—observations spanning from 1903 to 2018. The intertidal of Acadia National Park is perhaps the park’s most threatened ecosystem\, facing a hash of discordant stresses. How can science help the park manage for the threats\, while the park also acts as a place for researchers to better understand the very role and nature of the intertidal? During this symposium we will hear from researchers and managers dedicated to the twin goals of “Science for Parks” and “Parks for Science”–we hope you can join us. \nVenue – The event will be held virtually via Zoom.\nAgenda – View the draft agenda.\nDeadlines for registration – Registration for the symposium will close at 5 p.m.\, Tuesday\, March 1.\nQuestions – For more information\, contact Shannon O’Brien at sobrien@schoodicinstitute.org \nLoading…
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/intertidal-research-in-acadia/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Acadia Science Symposium,Citizen Science,Education,Science Communication
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