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SUMMARY:Bird Carving with Wendell Gilley Museum
DESCRIPTION:See how it’s done! Join us at Schoodic Institute with special guest carver Jim Vekasi from the Wendell Gilley Museum for hands-on bird carving demonstrations outside the Welcome Center at Rockefeller Hall. \nVisit with Jim and pick up a carving knife yourself – there is no charge to give it a try! Then visit the display of bird carvings from the Wendell Gilley Museum inside the Welcome Center. \nJim is a longtime carver with the Gilley\, as well as being a retired Acadia National Park employee who was deeply involved during the establishment of Schoodic Institute 25 years ago.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/bird-carving-with-wendell-gilley-museum-3/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Family,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T193000
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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:20250829T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T220000
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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:20260421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T150000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Family,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T160000
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CREATED:20260330T165027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T210005Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Carving with Wendell Gilley Museum
DESCRIPTION:See how it’s done! Join us at Schoodic Institute with special guest carver Jim Vekasi from the Wendell Gilley Museum for hands-on bird carving demonstrations outside the Welcome Center at Rockefeller Hall (9am – 12noon\, and 1pm – 4pm). \nVisit with Jim and pick up a carving knife yourself – there is no charge to give it a try! Then visit the display of bird carvings from the Wendell Gilley Museum inside the Welcome Center. \nJim is a longtime carver with the Gilley\, as well as being a retired Acadia National Park employee who was deeply involved during the establishment of Schoodic Institute 25 years ago.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/bird-carving-wendell-gilley-museum/
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Community,Family,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T130000
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SUMMARY:Observe to Conserve: Learning iNaturalist in Acadia
DESCRIPTION:Help inform our science! \nJoin us for a hands-on introduction to the iNaturalist mobile app\, an online tool for exploring and documenting plants\, animals\, fungi\, and overall biodiversity.\nConnect with nature and learn how to use iNaturalist to share your observations! By submitting everyday sightings of plants\, animals\, and other wildlife\, you’ll contribute to a global database that scientists around the world\, including those at Schoodic Institute and Acadia National Park\, use to monitor biodiversity. \nDuring this 2-hour program\, you will be introduced to iNaturalist and its role in citizen science efforts. You’ll learn the basic functions of the app on your smartphone and use it to engage in a bioblitz\, a community event where participants record as many species as possible within a specific area and time frame. \nFree to sign up! Please scroll down to register.\nThis program blends a mix of outdoor exploration with indoor classroom time. All outdoor activity will be on easy\, paved walking paths\, with optional off-trail activity based on participants’ comfort level. Please dress accordingly – we recommend sunscreen\, light layers\, and sturdy shoes. We also suggest bringing water\, snacks\, and your smartphone with iNaturalist downloaded (if possible); all other gear will be provided by Schoodic Institute. If you need to borrow a smartphone\, please indicate so during registration. \nPlease note\, this program is for ages 15 and up\, unless accompanied by an adult. For those under 15\, the ratio must be 1:1 with a parent/guardian over 15 years old. At this time\, group sizes will be limited to 14.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/observe-to-conserve/
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community,Family,MeetAtSchoodic,Participatory Science,Schoodic Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T160000
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SUMMARY:Bird Carving with Wendell Gilley Museum
DESCRIPTION:See how it’s done! Join us at Schoodic Institute with special guest carver Jim Vekasi from the Wendell Gilley Museum for hands-on bird carving demonstrations outside the Welcome Center at Rockefeller Hall (9am – 12noon\, and 1pm – 4pm). \nVisit with Jim and pick up a carving knife yourself – there is no charge to give it a try! Then visit the display of bird carvings from the Wendell Gilley Museum inside the Welcome Center. \nJim is a longtime carver with the Gilley\, as well as being a retired Acadia National Park employee who was deeply involved during the establishment of Schoodic Institute 25 years ago.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/bird-carving-with-wendell-gilley-museum-4/
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Community,Family,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T160000
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CREATED:20260413T210630Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Carving with Wendell Gilley Museum
DESCRIPTION:See how it’s done! Join us at Schoodic Institute with special guest carver Jim Vekasi from the Wendell Gilley Museum for hands-on bird carving demonstrations outside the Welcome Center at Rockefeller Hall (9am – 12noon\, and 1pm – 4pm). \nVisit with Jim and pick up a carving knife yourself – there is no charge to give it a try! Then visit the display of bird carvings from the Wendell Gilley Museum inside the Welcome Center. \nJim is a longtime carver with the Gilley\, as well as being a retired Acadia National Park employee who was deeply involved during the establishment of Schoodic Institute 25 years ago.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/bird-carving-with-wendell-gilley-museum-5/
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Community,Family,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085005
CREATED:20260414T131009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T131009Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Carving with Wendell Gilley Museum
DESCRIPTION:See how it’s done! Join us at Schoodic Institute with special guest carver Jim Vekasi from the Wendell Gilley Museum for hands-on bird carving demonstrations outside the Welcome Center at Rockefeller Hall (9am – 12noon\, and 1pm – 4pm). \nVisit with Jim and pick up a carving knife yourself – there is no charge to give it a try! Then visit the display of bird carvings from the Wendell Gilley Museum inside the Welcome Center. \nJim is a longtime carver with the Gilley\, as well as being a retired Acadia National Park employee who was deeply involved during the establishment of Schoodic Institute 25 years ago.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/bird-carving-with-wendell-gilley-museum-6/
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Community,Family,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T085005
CREATED:20260119T142546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T141848Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Maine Outdoor Film Festival at Schoodic Institute
DESCRIPTION:Get your tickets today!\nThe Maine Outdoor Film Festival returns to Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park on August 21\, 2026 for an evening of outdoor adventure and conservation films under the stars! \nTickets Here\nThe Maine Outdoor Film Festival is an outlet for Maine filmmakers’ creativity. By attending a Maine Outdoor Film Festival screening\, thousands of Mainers get the chance to see specially curated outdoor adventure and conservation filmmaking in their area. \nThe film program will last approximately two hours\, including a 10-minute intermission. Event begins at 7:00PM\, and screening will start at 7:45PM. We recommend bringing a chair and/or blanket\, warm layers\, a headlamp\, bug spray\, and your favorite snacks! \nTickets are $15 per person\, or you can take advantage of our Friends & Family pack – 4 tickets for $50! You may register up to 6 people – tickets after the 4-pack will be priced at the discounted rate of $12.50 per person. \nDID YOU KNOW? Schoodic Institute is the conservation science expert leading the response to rapid change facing parks\, people\, and the planet. By participating in events at Schoodic Institute\, you are contributing to our mission of inspiring science\, learning\, and community for a changing world and helping to support vital ecosystem research and education for all ages.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2026-moff-at-schoodic-institute/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Family,MeetAtSchoodic
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