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SUMMARY:Trees of Acadia: The Past\, Present\, and Future of Park Forests feat. Catherine Schmitt and Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at Schoodic Institute or online via Zoom on Tuesday\, August 11 at 7:00pm for Trees of Acadia: The Past\, Present\, and Future of Park Forests\, featuring author and Science Communication Specialist Catherine Schmitt with Matthew Duveneck (forest ecologist and Schoodic Institute Second Century Stewardship Fellow)\, Kate Miller (quantitative ecologist with the National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring Division)\, and Allen Workman (author and historian). \nRegister Here\nFrom the sharp spires of spruce and fir at the edge of ocean cliffs\, to mountain forests\, cedar swamps\, maple meadows\, and pine barrens\, Acadia National Park would not be Acadia if not for the trees. The most common ecosystem across the park\, forests support a diversity of wildlife\, protect lakes and streams\, and clean the air. These forests are special for many reasons. \nLocated in a transition zone between warm temperate forest and cool boreal forest\, between mountains and the sea\, Acadia’s trees support a unique assemblage of plants\, animals\, lichen\, and moss. Under Wabanaki care for millennia\, trees inspired action that resulted in conservation of what became Acadia National Park. \nToday\, Acadia hosts some of the oldest and healthiest woodlands in the Eastern United States\, but their future is uncertain. Schoodic Institute Science Communication Specialist Catherine Schmitt discusses her new book\, Trees of Acadia\, with a panel of experts: author and historian Allen Workman on Schoodic Peninsula’s logging history; National Park Service ecologist Kate Miller on the current state of Acadia’s trees\, and Second Century Stewardship Fellow Matthew Duveneck on the future of the forest. \n\nAbout Catherine Schmitt and panel — Matthew Duveneck\, Kate Miller\, and Allen Workman\n \nCatherine Schmitt writes about science in and beyond Acadia National Park for Schoodic Institute\, with stories also published by the National Park Service\, Friends of Acadia\, Maine Coast Heritage Trust\, Maine Audubon\, National Parks Traveler\, Island Institute\, the Center for Northern Woodlands Education\, and other websites\, magazines\, newspapers\, and journals. Trees of Acadia: The Past\, Present\, and Future of Park Forests\, published by Down East Books in Spring 2026\, joins other books\, Historic Acadia National Park\, The President’s Salmon\, and A Coastal Companion. She earned an MS in ecology and environmental science from the University of Maine and a Stonecoast MFA\, and she has experience studying wetlands\, beaches\, lakes\, streams\, and forests across the Northeast. \n Matthew Duveneck is a forest ecologist and Schoodic Institute Second Century Stewardship Fellow whose work bridges the gap between complex forest modeling and education. He currently serves as a member of the Liberal Arts faculty at the New England Conservatory\, while also maintaining a role as a research associate at Harvard Forest. His research primarily focuses on simulating future forest trajectories\, examining how climate change\, land-use regimes\, and disturbances like wildfire and insects will reshape the landscape. A former wildland firefighter\, Duveneck brings a practical perspective to his academic scholarship\, which has informed conservation strategies for various land management organizations like The Nature Conservancy and the National Park Service. \nKate Miller is a quantitative ecologist with the National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring Division. For 20 years she has led forest health monitoring for 21 parks from Maine to Virginia\, along with freshwater wetland monitoring in Acadia National Park. Her MS and PhD are from the University of Maine and BS is from Northland College. She is a founding member of the Resilient Forest Initiative\, a regional NPS initiative to increase capacity for forest management in eastern national parks. \nAllen Workman is the author of Schoodic Point: History on the Edge of Acadia National Park. He writes and edits the publications of the Gouldsboro Historical Society\, including a book on Gouldsboro’s early history\, and has presented or hosted numerous lecture programs on historical and ecological changes in the Downeast region\, based on over 80 years getting to know the forests and shores of the Schoodic Point region that surround his family home. \nSchoodic Institute’s 2026 Summer Lecture Series events are free\, thanks to support from our generous sponsor\, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. \nRegister Here\n\n\n \n\n 
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/summer-lecture-series-trees-of-acadia/
CATEGORIES:Evening Lectures,MeetAtSchoodic,Summer Lecture Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
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SUMMARY:Climate Change: Sea to Trees at Acadia National Park with Earthwatch II
DESCRIPTION:Join Earthwatch in Acadia National Park to help scientists uncover the impacts of climate change on one of New England’s most iconic and biodiverse landscapes\, contributing to crucial conservation efforts for its future. \nThe granite mountains and craggy coasts of the islands that make up Acadia are famous for their beauty and wildlife. This is classic\, unspoiled New England. Our partner\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, is based near the tip of Schoodic Point\, feet away from the crashing surf. \nAcadia is home to a stunning diversity of wildlife. It is on a bird “superhighway\,” a route heavily traveled by birds that migrate between Canada and South America. Researchers have recorded 23 species of warblers alone here. The park’s lakes and coastal waters also provide a home for 30 fish species and a wide array of invertebrates\, such as sea stars and urchins. \nBut global changes–like warming temperatures and ocean acidification–are significantly impacting the park\, threatening the diversity of wildlife within. Acadia’s scientists have compiled over 120 years of detailed natural history observations to compare current patterns to. On this expedition\, you’ll help collect similar data that can be compared to this extended time-series data set\, revealing how a changing climate influences Acadia. Few places in the country have such a rich pool of observations to draw from and make comparisons to. \nJoin us in helping scientists tell the story of how humans are transforming Acadia. Your efforts will contribute to research to inspire management strategies to protect this unique and vital national treasure. This is your chance to impact the future of one of the nation’s most beloved parks. \nFind more information\, including registration and full daily itinerary\, here.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/climate-change-sea-to-trees-at-acadia-national-park-with-earthwatch-ii/
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community,MeetAtSchoodic,Participatory Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T190000
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SUMMARY:2026 Maine Outdoor Film Festival at Schoodic Institute
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned – registration will open shortly! \nThe Maine Outdoor Film Festival returns to Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park on August 21\, 2025 for an evening of outdoor adventure and conservation films under the stars!\n \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. \n DID 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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
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SUMMARY:2026 Painting Retreat in Acadia with Philip Frey
DESCRIPTION:© Ravens Nest Afternoon Light by Philip Frey\nWe are pleased to offer a plein air painting retreat designed specifically for dedicated landscape painters. This retreat will provide an opportunity for participants to hone their skills\, gain deeper knowledge of materials\, and develop confidence in their creative abilities. \nThe retreat will be held in the picturesque landscapes of Acadia National Park and the Schoodic Peninsula. Under the guidance of artist Philip Frey\, students will learn to capture the essence of the landscape\, compose compelling images\, and comprehend the interplay of color and light. \nEach day will start early with an on-site painting session\, followed by an early afternoon demonstration and critique. Participants will have ample time to engage in painting\, explore the surrounding area\, or relax at their leisure. Meals and a daily cocktail hour will be provided in a communal setting\, fostering social interaction among fellow artists. \nTwo packages are available: Commuter for $1\,195 is the base package while Residential for $1\,795 provides an enhanced experience. Commuter Package includes instruction\, studio time\, and the following meals: A social prior to dinner on September 2\, bag lunch on September 3 and 5; A social hour and lobster dinner on September 5. Residential Package includes everything in the Commuter Package\, plus: lodging the nights of September 2-5; a social followed by Dinner on September 3-5; and Breakfast September 3-6. **PLEASE NOTE that lodging is a private bedroom in a SHARED apartment. You will share the living area\, kitchen and bathroom with another student.** Limited number of private apartments available for an upcharge. Contact Michelle Pinkham at (207) 288-1356 to check availability.  \nTo Register: Applicants must possess experience in plein-air painting and demonstrate proficiency in drawing at an intermediate level. A brief application and image submission will be required for admission. Applicants will receive a response within ten days of submission. Registration deadline is May 1\, 2026. \nClick Here to Apply\nPlease note\, a National Park pass valid for Acadia National Park is required. \nAbout the Instructor\nIn the past twenty years\, Philip Frey has developed into one of Maine’s finest landscape painters. Known as a brilliant colorist\, Frey paints Maine’s harbors and islands with a bold and sensitive palette that captures the light and moods of his home state\, from the streets of Ellsworth and Portland to Monhegan and Acadia National Park. \nStudent Testimonials \n“My four week private mentorship with Philip went beyond my expectations. Philip’s style of teaching and one-on-one zoom sessions were efficient and extremely helpful. The exercises and lessons were thought provoking and challenging\, and his feedback was clear and constructive\, offering tools and resources I could immediately put to use. New to online learning\, I found it delightful – I could immediately integrate it into my daily practice in my own studio. His friendly demeanor made for an absolutely wonderful experience. I look forward to more workshops with Philip in the future.” – Sally Dean\, Marshfield MA \n“Philip Frey is not only an inspiringly dynamic artist but a patient and insightful teacher. His workshop transformed the way I look at the world and how I now approach the ever daunting blank canvas….which is now with confident intention! Having access to and learning from an artist of his caliber is truly a gift.”– Queenette Santiago\, Petaluma\, CA \n\n“I have taken many YouTube workshops\, two workshops abroad\, and several online\, and Frey is my favorite teacher—so clear\, so many helpful techniques to apply\, and so kind and insightful in his critique.  This sets the stage always for a wonderful experience for everyone.” – Patricia R.\, NH \n“Everyone has a different approach to a painting project—its composition\, shapes and forms\, the colors\, and\, of course\, the process of applying paint. I think of it as a puzzle to solve\, and Frey taught me how to break down the process into solvable pieces. The discussion after painting was invaluable. I’ve been in reviews where an instructor would say\, ‘Did you think about this…\,’ or ‘Perhaps a little more color here…’ However\, Frey’s approach using Procreate to ‘adjust’ the composition\, color\, or depth of the image is amazing and powerful. Great tool\, and a great way to learn more about the process of thinking about painting composition and technique.” – Bruce H.\, Melrose MA \n\nwww.philipfrey.com \nPhoto courtesy of Philip Frey\nPhoto courtesy of Philip Frey\nPhoto courtesy of Philip Frey\nPhoto courtesy of Philip Frey\nPhoto courtesy of Philip Frey\nPhoto courtesy of Philip Frey
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2026-painting-retreat-in-acadia-with-philip-frey/
LOCATION:Schoodic Institute\, 9 Atterbury Circle\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Workshops,Arts,Community,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
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SUMMARY:Climate Change: Sea to Trees at Acadia National Park with Earthwatch III
DESCRIPTION:Join Earthwatch in Acadia National Park to help scientists uncover the impacts of climate change on one of New England’s most iconic and biodiverse landscapes\, contributing to crucial conservation efforts for its future. \nThe granite mountains and craggy coasts of the islands that make up Acadia are famous for their beauty and wildlife. This is classic\, unspoiled New England. Our partner\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, is based near the tip of Schoodic Point\, feet away from the crashing surf. \nAcadia is home to a stunning diversity of wildlife. It is on a bird “superhighway\,” a route heavily traveled by birds that migrate between Canada and South America. Researchers have recorded 23 species of warblers alone here. The park’s lakes and coastal waters also provide a home for 30 fish species and a wide array of invertebrates\, such as sea stars and urchins. \nBut global changes–like warming temperatures and ocean acidification–are significantly impacting the park\, threatening the diversity of wildlife within. Acadia’s scientists have compiled over 120 years of detailed natural history observations to compare current patterns to. On this expedition\, you’ll help collect similar data that can be compared to this extended time-series data set\, revealing how a changing climate influences Acadia. Few places in the country have such a rich pool of observations to draw from and make comparisons to. \nJoin us in helping scientists tell the story of how humans are transforming Acadia. Your efforts will contribute to research to inspire management strategies to protect this unique and vital national treasure. This is your chance to impact the future of one of the nation’s most beloved parks. \nFind more information\, including registration and full daily itinerary\, here.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/climate-change-sea-to-trees-at-acadia-national-park-with-earthwatch-iii/
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T203000
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SUMMARY:Skywatching: Human-Bird Relationships Through Time feat. Dr. Bonnie Newsom\, Angi King Johnson\, and Olivia Olson
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at Schoodic Institute or online via Zoom on Tuesday\, September 8 at 7:00pm for Skywatching: Human-Bird Relationships Through Time\, our 2026 Summer Lecture Series closing event featuring Dr. Bonnie Newsom (Associate Professor of Anthropology and Associate Faculty in the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine)\, Angi King Johnson (interpretive naturalist and raptor specialist)\, and Olivia Olson (M.S. University of Maine and Public Programs and Volunteer Manager at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum).  \nRegister Here\nAs the autumn winds increase and the days shorten\, Acadia experiences waves of migrating sea and shore birds\, warblers\, and raptors\, an annual phenomenon that provides an opportunity to consider human relationships with birds. In this panel discussion\, Dr. Bonnie Newsom will present on Wabanaki cultural associations with birds. These stories are grounded in gifts and creations Wabanaki ancestors left behind in shell mounds\, and Olivia Olson will share her analysis of bird-related materials recovered from cultural heritage spaces in and beyond Acadia. Angi King Johnston\, lead volunteer for the Cadillac Mountain Hawk Watch\, will make connections from past to present\, describing trends observed over the last thirty years of watching the skies from the highest mountain on the East Coast. \nAbout Dr. Bonnie Newsom\, Angi King Johnson\, and Olivia Olson\nDr. Bonnie Newsom is a citizen of the Penobscot Nation and an archaeologist interested in the pre-contact lifeways of Maine’s Native peoples. Through her research\, Dr. Newsom seeks to humanize past peoples by exploring concepts of identity and human agency. Her current research centers on community-engaged archaeologies\, aboriginal ceramic technologies\, and Maine’s shell bearing coastal sites. Dr. Newsom’s professional history includes serving as the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Penobscot Indian Nation and as Assistant Director for UMaine’s Wabanaki Center. She has a strong public service record which includes serving as Chair of the Repatriation Review Committee for the National Museum of Natural History\, a member of the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission\, and a Trustee for the University of Maine System. She currently serves as a commissioner for the Maine State Museum and is a board member for the Forest Society of Maine. Dr. Newsom holds a B.A. in Anthropology and an M.S. in Quaternary Studies from the University of Maine and she earned her Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. \nAngi King Johnston is an interpretive naturalist and raptor specialist with almost three decades of experience studying\, documenting\, and communicating the dynamics of hawk migration across Acadia National Park and the greater Gulf of Maine region. As a longtime participant and leader of Acadia’s Cadillac Mountain Hawk Watch she manages up to 10 volunteers and mentors interns and park service rangers annually while collecting\, analyzing\, and presenting migration data to thousands of visitors each season. Her work includes identifying and counting individuals of multiple raptor species\, including hourly documentation of environmental factors and entering all findings into the national Hawkcount.org database through Hawk Watch Association. Angi’s expertise blends scientific rigor with compelling public interpretation. She passionately shares with visitors and colleagues of all ages the natural history of raptors and conservation efforts; a hallmark of her approach to connecting people emotionally and intellectually with raptor ecology\, Acadia National Park and beyond. Across her career—as a National Park Service ranger\, research associate\, and naturalist—Angi has become known for making complex migration science accessible\, inspiring stewardship\, and fostering a deeper understanding of the ecological forces shaping raptor movement through the Northeast. When not counting raptors\, Angi spends her summers as a whale watching naturalist and visiting her favorite birding spots in Acadia National Park. \nOlivia Olson M.S. is an interdisciplinary researcher and science communicator working at the intersection of archaeology\, ecology\, and climate studies. She holds an MSc in Quaternary and Climate Studies from the University of Maine’s Climate Change Institute\, where her research examined human–bird relationships during the Ceramic Period in Wabanaki homelands at Acadia National Park. Her work in zooarchaeology and conservation paleobiology has been published in Conservation Biology and Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution and she has presented her research at local and national conferences. Olivia currently serves as Public Programs and Volunteer Manager at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. Originally from Islesboro\, Maine\, Olivia enjoys skiing\, making music\, and anything that brings her back to the ocean. \nRegister Here\nSchoodic Institute’s 2026 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-skywatching/
CATEGORIES:Evening Lectures,MeetAtSchoodic,Summer Lecture Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
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SUMMARY:Organization of Biological Field Stations Annual Meeting at Schoodic Institute
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \nWe look forward to hosting the 2026 Organization of Biological Field Stations (OBFS) Annual Meeting on September 14-18 at Schoodic Institute in Winter Harbor\, Maine.\nAcadia National Park is especially beautiful in September\, making the Annual Meeting a perfect time to connect\, refresh\, and renew our commitment to sharing and growing. \nMany thanks to OBFS for the opportunity to host this year’s Annual Meeting. \nStay tuned for more information\, coming this spring.\nFounded in 2004\, Schoodic Institute is located in the homeland of the Wabanaki\, People of the Dawn. A nonprofit partner in science and education\, we work with Acadia National Park to manage the largest of 17 National Park Service Research Learning Centers. \nAbout OBFS\nBased in the United States\, OBFS is a volunteer-run non profit composed of member field stations and marine labs from around the globe. The mission of OBFS is to help member stations increase their effectiveness in supporting critical research\, education\, and outreach programs\, a goal pursued in a manner that maximizes diversity\, inclusiveness\, sustainability\, and transparency. \nEach year\, OBFS holds an annual meeting for members. Here\, you will not only meet lifelong friends\, you will also learn ways to improve your station’s fundraising\, education\, outreach\, and research while finding new collaborators and colleagues. \nMore on OBFS here.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/organization-of-biological-field-stations-annual-meeting-at-schoodic-institute/
CATEGORIES:Community,MeetAtSchoodic,Schoodic Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270120
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SUMMARY:Mexico: Oaxacan Adventure with Schoodic Institute and Sabrewing
DESCRIPTION:Join Sabrewing Nature Tours and Schoodic Institute on January 9-19\, 2027 for an exciting birding adventure in Mexico!  \n\n\nOur Mexico Oaxaca Adventure begins in Huatulco\, where the lush Pacific lowlands and mangrove forests offer a vibrant introduction to southern Mexico’s birdlife. We’ll explore tropical dry forest trails in Huatulco National Park\, scan coastal lagoons near Juchitán for shorebirds and waterbirds\, and venture inland to Ojo de Agua for a shot at specialties like Rose-bellied Bunting and Turquoise-crowned Hummingbird. A short pelagic trip off the coast promises seabirds like shearwaters\, storm-petrels\, and boobies before we head into the mountains for an entirely different birding experience. \nAs we ascend into the Sierra Madre del Sur\, we trade coastal heat for cool pine-oak forests and cloud forest vistas. Our time in Pluma de Oro and San José del Pacífico is rich with Mexican endemics\, Red Warbler\, Dwarf Jay\, Gray-barred Wren\, and Golden Vireo among them. Staying in peaceful mountain lodges with hummingbird-filled gardens\, we enjoy slow mornings\, scenic trails\, and the sounds of highland forests teeming with avian activity. These days offer a rewarding mix of serious birding and tranquil immersion in nature. \nWe finish in Oaxaca City\, where birding and cultural exploration go hand-in-hand. From the archaeological splendor of Monte Albán and Yagul to highland trails at La Cumbre Ixtepeji and Aranjuez\, we target species like Aztec Thrush\, Ocellated Thrasher\, and Oaxaca Sparrow while also savoring the city’s famed cuisine and mezcal traditions. This tour captures the essence of Oaxaca\, from steamy lowlands to pine-clad peaks and back to the vibrant cultural heart of the region\, delivering a birding journey as diverse and colorful as the birds themselves. \n\n\nRegister today!
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/mexico-oaxacan-adventure/
CATEGORIES:Birding Tours
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