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SUMMARY:Don’t Fence Us In: New Ideas to Protect Acadia’s Forests feat. Chris Nadeau\, Lauren Gibson\, Jesse Wheeler\, and Lauren Knierim
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2025 Summer Lecture Series!\nJoin us in person at Schoodic Institute or online via Zoom on Tuesday\, September 9 at 7:00pm for Don’t Fence Us In: New Ideas to Protect Acadia’s Forests\, our Summer Lecture Series closing event featuring Chris Nadeau\, Ph.D\, Lauren Gibson\, Jesse Wheeler\, and Lauren Knierim.  \nFrom the tiniest seedling bursting through the moss covered floors\, to the chorus of birds at the tops of the tallest trees\, the forests of Acadia National Park are some of the healthiest in the eastern United States. But\, their exceptional health is no accident. A team of forest managers\, scientists\, and local communities have worked diligently for decades to reduce the negative impacts of invasive species. \nDuring this presentation\, you’ll hear four encouraging stories of the ever-evolving strategies to manage invasive species in Acadia’s forests\, and learn how you too can contribute to these efforts. \nChris Nadeau\, Ph.D\, has been a Senior Scientist at Schoodic Institute since 2022. He studies how ecosystems in Acadia National Park are changing and what we can do to ensure they continue to thrive. \nLauren Gibson is Friends of Acadia’s Wild Acadia Coordinator. She works closely with Acadia’s Resource Management Team and partners at Schoodic Institute to coordinate and communicate restoration projects happening in Acadia National Park. \nJesse Wheeler is Acadia National Park’s Vegetation Program Manager. He is responsible for stewarding plant resources at the park including native plant protection\, invasive plant management\, and forest pest monitoring. \nLauren Knierim is Acadia National Park’s 2025 Climate Community Volunteer Ambassador. Her work connects volunteers and community members to science happening in and around Acadia in the hopes of improving ecosystem resiliency in the face of climate change. \n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nOur 2025 Summer Lecture Series events are free\, thanks to support from our generous sponsor\, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/summer-lecture-series-acadias-forests/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Lectures,MeetAtSchoodic,Summer Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T203000
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SUMMARY:Be a Climate Muskox: Fighting Defeatism with Ice Age Resilience feat. Jacquelyn Gill
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2025 Summer Lecture Series!\nJoin us in person at Schoodic Institute or online via Zoom on Tuesday\, August 19 at 7:00pm for Be a Climate Muskox: Fighting Defeatism with Ice Age Resilience featuring Dr. Jacquelyn Gill\, Professor of Paleoecology and the Director of the BEAST Lab at the University of Maine. \nClimate change is already reshaping our world. Yet as the impacts accelerate\, global action continues to lag behind the scale of the crisis. This growing mismatch between urgency and response has fueled a rising sense of climate despair. In this hopeful talk\, paleoecologist Dr. Jacquelyn Gill traces the evolution of the climate conversation—from early warnings to the emotional turning point of 2018\, when public discourse began to shift toward anxiety and even doom. \nBut what if we looked to the past to guide our response to an uncertain future? Enter the muskox: a shaggy Ice Age survivor and powerful symbol of collective\, justice-driven resilience. We’ll explore why being a climate muskox can help us transition from grief and despair to action\, from the world-saving impact of the Montreal Protocol to recent climate victories led by youth in the courts. \nDr. Jacquelyn Gill is an internationally recognized paleoecologist and multiple award-winning science communicator. She is a Professor of Paleoecology and the Director of the BEAST Lab at the University of Maine. In addition to her passion for research and teaching\, Dr. Gill is also dedicated to sharing science with the public. She was the co-creator of one of the first climate podcasts Warm Regards\, as well as the forthcoming show Jax & Phoebe Make a Planet.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2025-summer-lecture-series-jacquelyn-gill/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Lectures,MeetAtSchoodic,Summer Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T190000
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SUMMARY:Chebacco Author Program: Gifts from Former Shores with Bonnie Newsom and Catherine Schmitt
DESCRIPTION:Shell mounds—rich in clam and oyster shells\, animal bones\, tools\, and pottery—reveal the long-term\, year-round presence and sophisticated stewardship of marine resources by Wabanaki people. A 1993 underwater discovery of oyster shells\, dating back 9\,000 years\, supports evidence of ancient coastal living when sea levels were lower. Today\, while warming waters are enabling the return of oysters\, rising waters and storms threaten the integrity of cultural heritage sites. Preserving shell mounds and the Wabanaki knowledge they hold offers vital lessons for sustainable living in a changing world. \nJoin Bonnie Newsom and Catherine Schmitt as they journey through thousands of years of dynamic coastal transformation and enduring human presence. Through the lens of ancient shell mounds\, they will explore the sophisticated foodways\, seasonal movements\, and environmental stewardship of Wabanaki people\, past and present. This program is based on the 2025 Chebacco article Gifts from Former Shores. \nThis program is a collaboration between the MDI Historical Society and the Northeast Harbor Library. It will be offered in person at the Northeast Harbor Library (1 Joy Road Mount Desert\, ME\, 04662) and remotely via Zoom\, and it will be recorded for later viewing. \nPlease Register at: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/13287794 \nDr. Bonnie Newsom is a member of the Penobscot Nation and an archaeologist who is interested in the pre-contact lifeways of the Wabanaki peoples. She is an Associate Professor of Anthropology and Faculty Associate in the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine. She and her husband Les are both military veterans\, and they live in Eddington\, Maine. They have four children and three grandsons.  \nCatherine Schmitt is a science communication specialist with Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, and previously served as a science writer and communications director for Maine Sea Grant at the University of Maine. She is the author of the books Historic Acadia National Park\, The President’s Salmon\, and A Coastal Companion: A Year in the Gulf of Maine from Cape Cod to Canada\, as well as articles and essays for varied publications. She lives in Bangor.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/chebacco-author-program-gifts-from-former-shores-with-bonnie-newsom-and-catherine-schmitt/
CATEGORIES:Evening Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T203000
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SUMMARY:No Time to Wait: Science Organizations as the New Adaptation Leaders feat. Doug Parsons
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2025 Summer Lecture Series!\nJoin us in person at Schoodic Institute or online via Zoom on Tuesday\, July 8 at 7:00pm for No Time to Wait: Science Organizations as the New Adaptation Leaders featuring Doug Parsons\, Director of America Adapts Media and host of America Adapts – The Climate Change Podcast. \nDoug Parsons is the Director of America Adapts Media and host of America Adapts – The Climate Change Podcast.\nAs the federal government steps back from climate leadership and science comes under increasing attack\, the role of science organizations has never been more critical. At the local level\, these groups are essential in not just advancing climate adaptation but also creating widespread awareness of its urgency. Too often\, adaptation is overlooked in climate discussions\, yet it is vital for protecting communities and ecosystems. In this talk\, Doug Parsons\, host of America Adapts – The Climate Change Podcast\, will explore how research institutions can lead the way in bridging the gap between science\, policy\, and public understanding. With real-world examples and insights from his global storytelling\, Doug will highlight why now is the time for science organizations to step up\, ensuring that adaptation becomes a central focus in the climate conversation. \nDoug Parsons is the Director of America Adapts Media and host of America Adapts – The Climate Change Podcast. A recognized leader in climate adaptation\, Doug has worked at the intersection of science communication\, policy\, and media for over a decade. He has traveled the world telling stories of adaptation\, highlighting the people\, policies\, and innovations shaping our climate future. His career includes roles with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the National Park Service\, as well as adaptation work in Australia. Doug is a sought-after speaker\, consultant\, and storyteller\, helping organizations and audiences understand the urgency and opportunities in climate adaptation.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/summer-lecture-series-doug-parsons/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Evening Lectures,MeetAtSchoodic,Summer Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T203000
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SUMMARY:What "Maine Won't Wait" Looks Like in Action feat. Ivan Fernandez\, Maggie Kelly-Boyd\, and Parker Gassett
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2025 Summer Lecture Series premiere event!\nJoin us in person at Schoodic Institute or online via Zoom on Tuesday\, June 10 at 7:00pm for What “Maine Won’t Wait” Looks Like in Action\, our Summer Lecture Series opening event featuring Ivan Fernandez\, Ph.D\, Maggie Kelly-Boyd\, and Parker Gassett\, Ph.D. \nDuring the lecture\, the panel will discuss Maine’s updated 2024 climate action plan that builds upon the award-winning 2020 “Maine Won’t Wait” climate action plan\, addressing climate change impacts\, building resilience\, and meeting statutory emission reduction targets. This was the first integrated climate action plan for Maine\, encompassing mitigation\, adaptation\, and resilience. Developed through extensive collaboration with over 200 working group members\, more than 1\,000 survey responses\, and multiple public engagements\, the plan outlines strategies for individuals\, communities\, and businesses. \n \nIvan J. Fernandez\, Ph.D\, is Professor Emeritus and Climate Research Scientist in the School of Forest Resources\, Climate Change Institute\, and School of Food and Agriculture at the University of Maine\, and Director of the Maine Climate Science Information Exchange. Among other awards\, he was made a Distinguished Maine Professor in 2007\, CASE/Carnegie in Washington DC named him Professor of the Year for Maine in 2008\, he was named a fellow in the Soil Science Society of America in 2010 and was the 2018 President’s Public Service Achievement Award recipient at the University of Maine. He has served on various U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Science Advisory Board committees in Washington DC since 2000 and has led the Maine’s Climate Future assessments in 2009\, 2015\, and 2020. In 2019 he was appointed to the Maine Climate Council\, serves as co-Chair of its Scientific and Technical Subcommittee\, and is a member of its Natural Working Lands working group. He is currently on the Board of Directors for the Schoodic Institute. \n Maggie Kelly-Boyd is the Natural Resources Climate Policy Advisor with the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future. In this role\, she supports state policy and programs related to natural resources\, climate change issues\, and climate adaptation for Maine’s natural resource industries and communities. Maggie helps Maine implement the state’s key climate action strategies\, such as supporting farming\, forestry\, and fisheries industries in Maine in adapting to climate change\, and improving monitoring of inland\, coastal and marine ecosystems to increase resilience. \nParker Gassett\, Ph.D\, is the Assistant Director of the Maine Climate Science Information Exchange at the University of Maine\, where he coordinates climate science initiatives in support of the Maine Climate Council and State Climate Action Plan. With a Ph.D in Environmental Science from the University of Maine and extensive experience in climate resilience and adaptation\, Parker bridges the gap between scientific research and community action. As a member of the Maine Climate Council’s Community Resilience Working Group and co-coordinator of the Maine Climate Change Adaptation Providers Network\, he works to strengthen Maine’s response to climate challenges. His research focuses on coastal environmental monitoring and restoration\, community science\, and climate adaptation strategies\, with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals addressing coastal acidification\, community resilience\, and state-level climate action. Parker’s background includes leadership roles in outdoor education with Outward Bound and conservation work with AmeriCorps\, demonstrating his commitment to both environmental stewardship and community engagement. His contributions have been recognized through various awards\, including the Outstanding Service Award from the Maine Fishermen’s Forum and the EE360 Fellowship from the North American Association of Environmental Education.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/summer-lecture-series-climate-action/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Lectures,MeetAtSchoodic,Summer Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T180000
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SUMMARY:MDI Science Cafe: Exploring Future Sea Levels with Science\, History\, and Art on Mount Desert Island
DESCRIPTION:How do we document the changing coastline of Mount Desert Island? How can history\, science\, and art come together to help us understand and prepare for the future? \nOn June 9\, join MDI Biological Laboratory Science Cafe panelists Raney Bench (Executive Director at Mount Desert Island Historical Society)\, artist Jennifer Booher\, Catherine Schmitt (Science Communication Specialist at Schoodic Institute) at this hybrid event to discuss how the “Coast Lines” project uses community art\, and science to track sea levels & storm surges. \nPart of the Landscape of Change initiative\, Coast Lines is a public science-history-art project focused on documenting past\, present\, and future storm surges and sea levels on Mount Desert Island. In 2024\, this work took on new and greater relevance as multiple record-setting winter storms impacted waterfronts and ecosystems all around the island. \nJoin us for an update on installations of the “Coast Lines” stencil that involved community partners\, teachers\, and students\, as well as how sea level observations contributed by volunteers have informed scientific models of future sea levels and storms. \nThe panel will also share some lessons learned from engaging the community in thinking about the coastal landscape and how it is changing\, both subtly and dramatically\, and where we’d like to go from here. \nTo register\, please click here.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/mdi-science-cafe-exploring-future-sea-levels-with-science-history-art-on-mount-desert-island/
CATEGORIES:Community,Evening Lectures,Landscape of Change,Science Communication
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T220401
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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:20240514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T203000
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SUMMARY:Thinking in Place: Maps\, Layered Landscapes\, and Historical Time in the Schoodic Region with Dr. Libby Bischof
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest! This event has reached capacity for in-person attendance\, but we encourage you to join us remotely via Zoom.\n\nJoin us in person at Schoodic Institute or online via Zoom on Tuesday\, May 14\, 2024 at 7:00pm for Thinking in Place: Maps\, Layered Landscapes\, and Historical Time in the Schoodic Region\, a special evening lecture with Dr. Libby Bischof. \nCoast of Maine- From Frenchman’s Bay to Musketo Island including Mount Desart and Deer Islands\, and Penobscot Bay\, 1777.\nHow do we come to know a place? How do we come to call places by particular names? How do we come to know and understand those who have called a particular place\, “home?” Join visual historian and Executive Director of the Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education\, Dr. Libby Bischof\, for an evening of close looking in community. In her richly illustrated lecture\, Bischof will work with the audience to read maps\, charts\, photographs\, postcards\, and other visualizations of Downeast Maine and the Schoodic Region. Together we will unpack layers of historical time as we work towards acknowledging and understanding the complex pasts that inform our present. \nDr. Libby Bischof is Executive Director of the Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education and Professor of History and University Historian at the University of Southern Maine. A visual and cultural historian of the 19th and 20th centuries\, Bischof is interested in the ways in which friendship informs cultural production\, especially in relation to landscape and place. A public historian\, Bischof believes deeply in site-based\, hands-on education\, and the ways in which teaching local and regional history can lead to deeper civic engagement. She frequently lectures to public audiences throughout New England\, and serves on the board of the New England Historical Association and as President of the New England Regional Fellowship Consortium. She lives with her husband and children in Gorham\, Maine\, and when she’s not working\, she’s either swimming\, reading\, or sending postcards. \nImage courtesy of the Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education\, University of Southern Maine \n\nSchoodic Institute’s 2024 Summer Lecture Series is made possible by our generous sponsor\, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2024-summer-lecture-series-libby-bischof/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Lectures,Summer Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T180000
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SUMMARY:MDI Science Café presents Coast Lines: Sea Level Rise and Collaboration on MDI
DESCRIPTION:Part of the on-going “Landscape of Change” collaboration\, join speakers Raney Bench\, Catherine Schmitt\, and others to share your observations of sea level rise and its impacts\, and learn how to get involved. \n\nA collaborative effort to document and understand sea level rise on MDI continues with new partners and new initiatives\, as the island contends with the significant damage to coastal ecosystems and properties seen this winter. \nThis work inspired a series of art installations indicating where future sea levels will be and how they will impact the landscape and infrastructure. The Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Gulf of Maine Research Institute are new partners this year\, bringing together new resources in a new effort to engage island communities in documenting and planning for sea level rise. \nMount Desert Island Historical Society Executive Director Raney Bench is passionate about the power of the past and how history impacts our daily lives. She has built a career in small museum work and loves to see people light up when they encounter an interesting or surprising object or artifact. Raney has worked in several small New England museums in education\, exhibits\, collections management\, and as an Executive Director. \nAs Science Communication Specialist\, Catherine Schmitt works with Schoodic Institute and National Park Service staff to write and share stories of science past and present\, manage communications for Second Century Stewardship\, and provide science communication training for researchers working in our national parks. \nTo learn more and register\, please visit https://mdibl.org/event/coast-lines-mdi/.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/mdi-science-cafe-coast-lines-sea-level-rise-and-collaboration-on-mdi/
LOCATION:Virtual Program on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Evening Lectures,Landscape of Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T190000
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SUMMARY:History Lecture Series at Woodlawn: Historic Acadia National Park and the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations (FULL)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Woodlawn Museum and Catherine Schmitt\, Science Communication Specialist at Schoodic Institute\, for the story of how Acadia National Park came to be and the role played by the Hancock County Trustees. \nCatherine Schmitt\, author of Historic Acadia National Park\, will present the story of how the forests and shorelines of Mount Desert Island inspired the creation of one of the world’s first land trusts\, including the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations\, which accepted the donations of land that eventually became Acadia National Park. \nThis event will take place on April 1\, 2024 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm at the Woodlawn Museum (19 Black House Dr\, Ellsworth\, ME 04605). Space is limited. Light refreshments will be provided. Suggested donation of $5/person. \nFor more information and to RSVP\, please click here.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/history-lecture-series-at-woodlawn-historic-acadia-national-park-and-the-hancock-county-trustees-of-public-reservation/
CATEGORIES:Evening Lectures,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T203000
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SUMMARY:A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds with Scott Weidensaul (CANCELLED)
DESCRIPTION:*NOTICE* We are deeply regretful to inform you that due to the pending federal government shutdown\, this lecture has been cancelled. Thank you for your tremendous interest in this event\, and we look forward to an opportunity to host Scott in Acadia in 2024 and share in his passion and odysseys with our winged friends.\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, October 3rd at 7:00pm for a special evening lecture\, A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds\, with Scott Weidensaul. \nEven as scientists make astounding discoveries about the navigational and physiological feats that enable migratory birds to cross immense oceans or fly above the highest mountains\, go weeks without sleep or remain in unbroken flight for months at a stretch\, humans have brought many migrants to the brink. Based on his bestselling new book “A World on the Wing\,” author and researcher Scott Weidensaul takes you around the globe — with researchers in the lab probing the limits of what migrating birds can do\, to the shores of the Yellow Sea in China\, the remote mountains of northeastern India where tribal villages saved the greatest gathering of falcons on the planet\, and the Mediterranean\, where activists and police are battling bird poachers — to learn how people are fighting to understand and save the world’s great bird migrations. \nScott Weidensaul is the author of more than two dozen books on natural history\, including the Pulitzer Prize finalist “Living on the Wind” and his latest\, the New York Times bestseller “A World on the Wing.” Weidensaul is a contributing editor for Audubon and writes for a variety of other publications\, including Bird Watcher’s Digest and Living Bird. He is a Fellow of the American Ornithological Society and an active field researcher\, studying saw-whet owl migration for more than 25 years\, as well as winter hummingbirds in the East\, bird migration in Alaska\, and the winter movements of snowy owls through Project SNOWstorm\, which he co-founded. A native of Pennsylvania\, he and his wife now live in New Hampshire. \nSchoodic Institute’s Summer Lecture Series is made possible by our generous sponsors\, including Darling’s\, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust\, and Wallace Events. \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/scott-weidensaul/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Tours,Evening Lectures,Summer Lecture Series
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SUMMARY:Music and Nature Reflections with Hawk Henries
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest! We have reached capacity for in-person attendance\, but we encourage you to join us remotely via Zoom. Please scroll down to register below for the Zoom link. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, September 12th at 7:00pm for a special evening conversation and musical performance with Hawk Henries. Hawk is a renowned musician and flute maker. As one of a relatively small number of Native flute makers who continue in the tradition of using only hand tools and fire\, Hawk’s work embodies his commitment to the revitalization and preservation of these skills. \nDuring the performance\, Hawk will share his passion for his artistry and talk about how the flute’s body and voice reminds us of the interrelatedness\, interdependence\, and sacredness of all people and all of Creation. He will also share some of his observations of the natural world through his music and photography. Hawk has been composing original flute music and making flutes for over 25 years. He is a member of the Chaubunagungamaug band of Nipmuck\, a people indigenous to what is now southern New England. \nJoin us in-person at Moore Auditorium on the Schoodic Institute campus or online via Zoom. This event is free and open to the public. \n \nHere is the Zoom link to join us virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81040033076?pwd=NS9JbEx2RmpUVGVXZFh3RUNxUFFwQT09 \nSchoodic Institute’s Summer Lecture Series is made possible by our generous sponsors\, including Darling’s\, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust\, and Wallace Events. \n \n \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/hawk-henries/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Lectures,Summer Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T200000
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SUMMARY:Whale Culture with Brian Skerry
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest! This event has reached capacity for in-person attendance\, but we encourage you to join us remotely via Zoom. Please scroll down to register for the Zoom link below.\nJoin us (in-person or online live via Zoom) on Tuesday\, August 22\, 2023 at 7:00pm for a special evening lecture and elective welcome reception with photojournalist\, film producer\, and storyteller Brian Skerry. \nBrian Skerry has spent the past 25 years exploring the world’s oceans as a National Geographic magazine photographer and film producer. His most recent work focuses on the incredible science being done on the culture of whales. This science is revealing that whales have unique cultures within their groups\, much like humans. During his presentation\, Brian will bring you into the world of four species of whales – Humpback\, Orca\, Beluga and Sperm whales – to talk about their distinct cultures and present stunning images of these amazing animals. The coverage is from his recent National Geographic magazine article\, book and Disney+ series\, all entitled “Secrets of the Whales.” As a bonus\, Brian will also offer a sneak peek at his current project about the Gulf of Maine\, a body of water which is changing rapidly due to global warming\, and the implications for this region and our planet going forward. \nBeginning at 5:30pm before the lecture\, we invite you to join us for a special reception as we welcome Brian to Schoodic Institute. During the reception\, you’ll enjoy hors d’oeuvres\, cocktails\, and conversation with Brian to learn more about him and his exciting work. Tickets for this elective reception are $40.00/adult and $20.00/kids 12 and under. \nBrian’s public lecture\, beginning at 7:00pm\, is free and open to the public\, and it will take place at Moore Auditorium on the Schoodic Institute campus and online via Zoom (please note\, this lecture will not be recorded and will only be available live). \nAbout Brian Skerry \nBrian Skerry is a photojournalist and film producer specializing in marine wildlife and underwater environments. Since 1998 he has been a contributing photographer for National Geographic magazine\, covering stories on every continent and in nearly every ocean habitat. He is currently at work on his 30th feature story for NGM. \nBrian is the author of 12 books including the acclaimed monographs Ocean Soul and SHARK. His latest book\, Secrets of the Whales was released in April 2021 by National Geographic as part of a multiplatform project he created that included a cover story in the May 2021 issue of National Geographic magazine and an Emmy award-winning\, 4-part documentary film series currently streaming on Disney+. \nBrian frequently lectures on ocean exploration\, storytelling and conservation\, having presented at venues such as The United Nations General Assembly\, The World Economic Forum in Davos\, Switzerland\, TED Talks\, The National Press Club in Washington\, DC\, The Royal Geographical Society in London and the Sydney Opera House in Australia. \nHe has had numerous solo photographer exhibits including ‘Portraits of Planet Ocean’\, a two-year exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington\, DC and ‘Ocean Soul’ at Visa pour l’image in Perpignan\, France. Other exhibits of his work have been held in cities worldwide including Geneva\, Barcelona\, Sharjah\, Lisbon\, and Shanghai. \nBrian is the Explorer-In-Residence and a Trustee at the New England Aquarium\, a founding member of the International League of Conservation Photographers and a Fellow National of The Explorers Club. He also serves as a Nikon Ambassador. \nThis event has reached capacity for in-person attendance\, but we encourage you to join us remotely via Zoom. Please note: This lecture will not be recorded and recording the livestream is prohibited. Thank you for your cooperation.\nPhotos by Brian Skerry \nSchoodic Institute’s Summer Lecture Series is made possible by our generous sponsors\, including Darling’s\, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust\, and Wallace Events. \n \n \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/brian-skerry/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Lectures,Summer Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T173000
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SUMMARY:Keeping Up With The Pace: How Are We Responding To Change?
DESCRIPTION:When it comes to our climate\, too often our focus is on what has happened in the past or what might happen in the future; however\, communities across the globe are experiencing dramatic changes right now. Here in Acadia\, we are dealing with hotter temperatures\, rising sea level\, and increasing storm frequency and intensity. \nOn July 24th\, 2023\, join us for a special conversation with Ira Flatow\, host of Science Friday on NPR. During the event\, we will discuss how scientists are working to understand and respond to rapid change in Acadia and beyond. Ira will also share thoughts on the role science communicators can play in their communities and the importance of serving as an ambassador for science. \nThe Goldstein Lecture serves to convene and inspire on critical topics for parks\, people\, and the planet. The lecture is named in honor of Alan Goldstein\, an accomplished businessman\, philanthropist\, sailor\, and environmental advocate. Schoodic Institute serves as the nation’s largest Research Learning Center and is a nonprofit partner of Acadia National Park. Chairing Schoodic Institute’s Board of Directors from 2006 to 2018\, Alan remains an active member of the Board. \nAbout Ira Flatow\n \nAward-winning science correspondent and TV journalist Ira Flatow is the host of Science Friday\, heard on public radio stations across the country and distributed by WNYC Studios. He anchors the show each Friday\, bringing radio and Internet listeners worldwide a lively\, informative discussion on science\, technology\, health\, space\, and the environment. \nFlatow’s interest in things scientific began in boyhood—he almost burned down his mother’s bathroom trying to recreate a biology class experiment. “I was the proverbial kid who spent hours in the basement experimenting with electronic gizmos\, and then entering them in high school science fairs\,” Flatow says. Mixing his passion for science with a tendency toward being a bit of a ham\, Flatow describes his work as the challenge “to make science and technology a topic for discussion around the dinner table.” \nHe has shared that enthusiasm with public radio listeners for more than 35 years. As a reporter and then news director at WBFO-FM/Buffalo\, New York\, Flatow began reporting at the station while studying for his engineering degree at State University of New York in Buffalo. As NPR’s science correspondent from 1971 to 1986\, Flatow found himself reporting from the Kennedy Space Center\, Three Mile Island\, Antarctica\, and the South Pole. In one memorable NPR report\, Flatow took former All Things Considered host Susan Stamberg into a closet to crunch Wint-O-Green Lifesavers\, proving they spark in the dark. \nOn television\, Flatow has discussed the latest cutting edge science stories on a variety of programs. He also hosted the four-part PBS series Big Ideas\, produced by WNET in New York. His numerous TV credits include six years as host and writer for the Emmy award-winning Newton’s Apple on PBS\, science reporter for CBS This Morning\, and cable’s CNBC. He wrote\, produced\, and hosted Transistorized!\, an hour-long documentary about the history of the transistor\, which aired on PBS. He has talked science on many TV talk shows including Merv Griffin\, Today\, Charlie Rose\, and Oprah. He has co-starred twice on the CBS hit series The Big Bang Theory. \nOn the Internet\, Flatow has hosted numerous science-related web casts for Discovery Online\, The Great Planet Debate\, and the American Museum of Natural History in New York. \nIn print\, Ira has authored articles for various magazines ranging from Woman’s Day to ESPN Magazine to American Lawyer. His commentary has appeared in The Los Angeles Times\, and Current newspapers. \nHis recent honors include: the Isaac Asimov Award (2012\,) the Nierenberg Prize (2010)\, Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering\, membership (2008)\, National Science Teachers Association Faraday Science Communicator Award (2007)\, the National Science Board Public Service Award (2005)\, World Economic Forum Media Fellowship (2005)\, AAAS Journalism award (2000)\, Brady Washburn Award (2000)\, and the Carl Sagan Award (1999). Ira is member of the National Association of Science Writers\, AFTRA\, and Screen Actors Guild. \nHis hobbies include tennis\, golf\, gardening (especially orchids)\, and electronic gadgets. He loves the theater. A native of New York\, Flatow now lives in Connecticut. \nJoin us in-person at Schoodic Institute or online via Zoom. This lecture is free and open to the public – registration is required. Please register below! \nSchoodic Institute’s Summer Lecture Series is made possible by our generous sponsors\, including Darling’s\, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust\, and Wallace Events. \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/keeping-up-with-the-pace/
LOCATION:Rockefeller Hall\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National park\, 9 Atterbury Circle\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Lectures,Science Communication,Summer Lecture Series
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SUMMARY:Winter Harbor Public Library Summer Lecture with Nick Fisichelli
DESCRIPTION:Join the Winter Harbor Public Library and Schoodic Institute President and CEO Nick Fisichelli on June 28\, 2023 at 5:00pm to discuss the science\, education\, and partnerships happening here at the tip of the Schoodic Peninsula – with neighboring communities\, along the Maine coast\, and more broadly across the National Park System. \nThis event will take place in-person at the Winter Harbor Public Library (18 Chapel Lane\, Winter Harbor\, ME 04693). \nFor more information\, please visit the Winter Harbor Public Library website.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/winter-harbor-public-library-summer-lecture-with-nick-fisichelli/
LOCATION:Winter Harbor Public Library\, 18 Chapel Ln\, Winter Harbor\, Maine\, 04693
CATEGORIES:Community,Evening Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T220401
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SUMMARY:Contemporary Architecture in Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join us October 11\, 2022 at 7:00 PM for an evening lecture with Todd Saunders\, founder of Saunders Architecture. \n  \nSaunders Architecture has been making architecture in Scandinavia\, and around the world\, for 25 years.  Our work has one foot in the past and one foot in the future to bridge the gap between the contemporary architecture of today and the existing vernacular architecture of the communities in which we work.  We believe that contemporary architecture in rural communities can function as both a catalyst for positive change and a signifier of place.  From the Aurland Lookout in Norway to the Fogo Island Inn and Studios in Newfoundland\, such projects invite visitors from around the world\, revitalize local economies\, and help foster connections between people.  This talk will showcase examples of our work and its role in the revitalization of local communities\, as well as other examples from around North America and Scandinavia. \n  \nSAUNDERS ARCHITECTURE \nTodd Saunders is a Norway-based Canadian architect known to infuse his contemporary buildings with an artistic sensibility that is deeply in tune with the uniqueness of northern terrains. His use of natural materials and simple yet striking geometries sets him apart as one of the most celebrated architects of his generation. He is recognized for constructing buildings that acknowledge and understand vernacular histories but create something entirely new. \n  \nAmong his best-known projects is Aurland Lookout\, overlooking the fjords of Norway\, and Fogo Island Inn located off the coast of Newfoundland. The 29-room luxury inn is raised on stilts at one end to prevent disrupting the lichen-covered landscape and to provide visitors with a heightened view of the Atlantic shoreline. Many of Saunders’s projects share a similar trait of partial elevation to intensify the experiential relationship between landscape and built form. \n  \nBorn in Gander\, Newfoundland\, Saunders studied architecture at McGill University in Montreal before moving to Norway and establishing Saunders Architecture in Bergen in 1998. His portfolio includes residential and cultural projects\, national park landmarks and off-grid micro-houses that insert into isolated locations with little to no environmental disruption. The studio has won numerous awards and global accolades for its spectacular structures. It is also the subject of two books\, including Todd Saunders: New Northern Houses\, a lavish monograph featuring 11 residents in Canada and Scandinavia. Written by Dominic Bradbury\, the book will be released in fall 2021 by Thames & Hudson. \n  \nEven with an international reputation and projects located in ten countries\, Todd has kept his firm relatively small\, preferring to focus on a few projects at a time. He collaborates closely with clients to address their unique needs and understand the specifics of a given site. He is also involved in constructing his buildings\, working with local artisans and carpenters to incorporate traditional materials and techniques into his designs. \n  \nIn recent years\, Saunders has focused more purposefully on philanthropic-based architecture that gives back to the community through cultural and economic enrichment. The Illusuak Cultural Centre in Labrador\, Canada\, is one such example\, built by and for the self-governing people of Nunasiavut. The studio is currently working on a visitor center in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument\, Maine\, expected to reach completion in 2023. \n  \nTodd is a visiting professor at Yale University in New Haven\, Connecticut and Cornell University in Ithaca\, New York\, and has been a jury member on over ten international design competitions\, including the Norwegian National Architecture Prize. In 2020\, he was inducted into the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. \n  \nThis lecture will take place in-person at Schoodic Institute’s Moore Auditorium and remotely via Zoom. \n….. \nSchoodic Institute’s Evening Lecture Series is sponsored by Darling’s Auto Mall. \n \n 
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/contemporary-architecture-in-rural-communities/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Evening Lectures
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SUMMARY:Wild Mushrooms in Maine: Entering a World of Wonder and Ecological Treasure with Greg Marley
DESCRIPTION:Join us Tuesday\, September 13\, 2022 at 7 PM for a free evening lecture with Greg Marley\, author of Mushrooms for Health: Medicinal Secrets of Northeastern Fungi\, and the award-winning Chanterelle Dreams\, Amanita Nightmares: The Love\, Lore\, and Mystic of Mushrooms.  Mushrooms in the wild bring out a strong range of emotions and interests. Today many people seek them out as a locally foraged source of delicious and nutritious food or to support optimum health. Others treat them with the caution learned in childhood\, assuming all wild mushrooms must be poisonous and seek to rid their yards of the colorful fruit. Beyond the association with food or poison\, the fungi that produce mushrooms play an invaluable role in the ecology of our forests and fields. The very health of our plant communities depend upon ongoing dynamic relationships with resident fungi. Join Maine mycologist and author Greg Marley for a romp through the fascinating world of Maine’s mushrooms. Add your curiosity\, your questions and an open mind. \nGreg Marley has been collecting\, studying\, eating\, growing and teaching mushrooms for over 45 years. He has spread his love of mushrooms to hundreds through walks\, talks and classes held across the New England over the past 30 years. As a volunteer mushroom identification consultant to Poison Centers across New England since 2001\, he provides expertise in mushroom poisoning cases. When not mushrooming\, Marley works as a mental health clinician and behavioral health consultant specializing in suicide prevention. \nAttend in-person at Moore Auditorium on the Schoodic Institute campus\, or remotely via Zoom. \nJoin Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85319449270?pwd=Kzdsdko5NG54UWhKaDdxeCt5cHc4QT09 \n……… \nSchoodic Institute’s Summer Lecture Series is made possible by our generous sponsor\, Darling’s Auto Mall.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/wild-mushrooms-in-maine-entering-a-world-of-wonder-and-ecological-treasure-with-greg-marley/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T173000
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SUMMARY:Science for the Present
DESCRIPTION:When it comes to our climate\, too often our focus is on what has happened in the past or what might happen in the future; however\, communities across the globe are experiencing dramatic changes right now. Here in Acadia\, we are dealing with hotter temperatures\, rising sea level\, and increasing storm frequency and intensity. \nOn July 26th\, join us for a conversation on Science for the Present with National Park Service Director\, Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III\, as our featured guest. \nDuring the lecture\, Director Sams and a panel of early-career science professionals will discuss some of the most pressing climate challenges in our national parks\, and the importance of Indigenous leadership and knowledge as well as conventional science to inform our response to ecological transformation. The panel will be moderated by Andrew Revkin\, environmental journalist and Director with the Earth Institute at Columbia University. \nThe Goldstein Lecture serves to convene and inspire on critical topics for parks\, people\, and the planet. The lecture is named in honor of Alan Goldstein\, an accomplished businessman\, philanthropist\, sailor\, and environmental advocate. Schoodic Institute serves as the nation’s largest Research Learning Center and is a nonprofit partner of Acadia National Park. Chairing Schoodic Institute’s Board of Directors from 2006 to 2018\, Alan remains an active member of the Board. \nCharles F. “Chuck” Sams III – National Park Service\, Director\nCharles F. “Chuck” Sams III was ceremonially sworn in as the 19th director of the National Park Service on Dec. 16\, 2021\, by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. \nSams is Cayuse and Walla Walla and is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Northeast Oregon\, where he grew up. He also has blood ties to the Cocopah Tribe and Yankton Sioux of Fort Peck. \nSams most recently served as Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s appointee to the Pacific Northwest Power and Conservation Council (NW Council) where he held a position as a council member from March to December of 2021. Prior to joining the NW Council\, he served as executive director for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. \nFor more than 25 years\, Sams has worked in tribal and state government\, and in the non-profit natural resource and conservation management field\, with an emphasis on the responsibility of strong stewardship for land preservation for this and future generations. \nSams is a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served as an intelligence specialist. He holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Concordia University and a Master of Legal Studies in Indigenous Peoples Law from the University of Oklahoma School of Law. He lives with his wife\, Lori Lynn (Reinecke) Sams and their youngest daughter in Alexandria\, VA. \nAndrew Revkin – Journalist\, and Director with the Earth Institute at Columbia University\nAndew is one of America’s most honored and experienced environmental journalists and the founding director of the new Initiative on Communication and Sustainability at Columbia University’s Earth Institute. At Columbia he is building programs\, courses\, tools and collaborations bridging  communication gaps between science and society to cut climate risk and boost social and  environmental resilience. \nRevkin has written on climate change for more than 30 years\, reporting from the North Pole to the White House\, the Amazon rain forest to the Vatican – mostly for The New York Times. He has held  positions at National Geographic and Discover Magazine and won the top awards in science journalism multiple times\, along with a Guggenheim Fellowship. Revkin has written acclaimed books on the history of humanity’s relationship with weather\, the changing Arctic\, global warming and the assault on the  Amazon rain forest\, as well as three book chapters on science communication. Two very different films  have been based on his work: “Rock Star” (Warner Brothers\, 2001) and the triple-Golden-Globe-winning 1994 HBO film “The Burning Season\,” based on Revkin’s biography of  slain rain forest defender Chico Mendes. A lifelong musician\, he was a frequent accompanist of Pete Seeger and is a performing songwriter. \nJoin us in-person at Schoodic Institute or remotely via Zoom. \n……… \nNPS Photo \nSchoodic Institute’s Summer Lecture Series is made possible by our generous sponsor\, Darling’s Auto Mall.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/science-for-the-present/
LOCATION:Rockefeller Hall\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National park\, 9 Atterbury Circle\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Evening Lectures,Science Communication
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