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SUMMARY:Meet the Artist: Emilio Sweet-Coll
DESCRIPTION:Emilio Sweet-Coll\, an animator and musician based in Los Angeles who uses drawings and animation to interpret birdsong\, is visiting Acadia National Park this week as an artist-in-residence. You have two chances this week to meet them\, see their work\, and contribute to their work in progress. \nThe first is a talk at 10am Thursday at the Sieur de Monts Nature Center. The artist will be joined by Laura Sebastianelli\, a sound recordist specializing in bird vocalization. Together\, they will share examples of creative and scientific visualization of bird sounds and then lead a workshop for visitors on surrounding trails. Bring a camp chair or blanket for seating. \nThe second event – a pop-up activity from 2pm to 5pm Saturday at Frazer Point on Schoodic Peninsula – offers visitors the opportunity to contribute to an animation in progress by drawing and painting a sequence of images of a Great Blue Heron. \nBoth events are free and family friendly for ages 8 and above. \nMore at https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/acadia-air_sweet-coll.htm \ngo.nps.gov/AcadiaArt
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/meet-the-artist-emilio-sweet-coll-2/
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SUMMARY:Inspiring - and Surprising - Schoodic Science for a Changing World
DESCRIPTION:Schoodic Institute scientists measure\, map\, and monitor environmental change at Schoodic Point\, throughout Acadia\, and beyond. On Tuesday\, June 11\, at 7:00pm\, join us for an evening of short stories about how we study the rapidly changing world around us\, what we are learning\, and the chances we all have to contribute. There will be a few surprises along the way\, and opportunities to test your own knowledge of local ecology. \nThe evening’s itinerary includes: \n\n\n“The community of research in Acadia National Park\,” Science Information Specialist Emma Albee \n\n\n“An experimental approach to the future\,” Climate Change Adaptation Scientist Chris Nadeau \n\n\n“A coastwide perspective of the changing intertidal zone\,” Marine Ecology Director Hannah Webber \n\n\n“A bird’s eye view of Schoodic Point\,” Bird Ecology Director Seth Benz \n\n\n“Preparing the next generation of ecologists\,” Science Engagement Coordinator Shannon O’Brien \n\n\n“The community of scientists in Acadia – including you\,” Data Analyst Kyle Lima \n\n\nAttend in person at Schoodic Institute’s Moore Auditorium (in Winter Harbor\, ME) or online via Zoom. Registration is required – please sign up below. \n\nSchoodic Institute’s 2024 Summer Lecture Series is made possible by our generous sponsor\, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2024-summer-lecture-series-schoodic-science/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Lecture Series
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SUMMARY:Schoodic Institute Bird Monitor Volunteer Training II
DESCRIPTION:Do you have an interest in the birds of Acadia National Park? Do you want to take your interest to the next level? Join us on Tuesday\, June 11 at the Frazer Point Picnic Area (in Winter Harbor) from 7:00am – 9:30am for a bird monitoring training session! This will be a great opportunity to join our team of bird monitors. Bring a sense of curiosity and binoculars (if you have them). We’ll cover the history of bird observation in Acadia and our current monitoring methods\, including the use of Merlin (a bird identification app)\, as well as trails and hotspots to be monitored. Beginners are welcome! \nQuestions? Please email Seth Benz at sbenz@schoodicinstitute.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/bird-monitor-volunteer-training-ii/
LOCATION:Frazer Point Picnic Area\, Moore Rd.\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Birding Tours,Citizen Science,Participatory Science
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SUMMARY:2024 Coastal Splendor: Puffins\, Warblers\, Lobster and Lodging by the Edge of the Sea (FULL)
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest. We are currently at capacity for this event\, but good news – we have more birding excursions available!\nFor more information on our 2024 bird tours\, please click here. If you would like to be placed on a waitlist for this tour\, please contact Michelle Pinkham at 207-288-1356 or mpinkham@schoodicinstitute.org. \nPetit Manan Island is home to an active seabird breeding colony. Schoodic Institute staff will take you there on a boat trip to observe nesting Atlantic Puffin\, Common Eider\, Razorbill\, and Arctic and Common terns. We will also search coastal waters and ledges for Gray and Harbor seals\, Bald Eagle\, and Peregrine Falcon. Back at Schoodic Institute\, we will enjoy locally-sourced foods\, including fresh-caught lobster. Birding highlights include nesting warblers\, bobolinks\, and a field trip to nearby Blueberry Barrens in search of Upland Sandpiper. Participant lodging is nestled within earshot of pulsing ocean waves on the campus of Schoodic Institute. This promises to be an exciting 3-day experience! \nAcadia National Park and the Downeast Maine region feature world class glacially-sculpted volcanic mountain-top balds\, as well as nearshore ledges bathed by impressive tidal fluctuations. Treeless offshore islands are home to iconic breeding birds as are the spruce-dominated peninsulas that reach out into the cold coastal waters of the Gulf of Maine. Join us for a brief and exciting journey through this scenic landscape in search of its fascinating birdlife. \nDay 1: Begins on the campus of Schoodic Institute with check-in at 3:00pm. We’ll gather at 4:00pm for introductions and an introduction to the ecology of the Gulf of Maine from the vantage of Schoodic Point. We’ll enjoy an opening reception prior to dinner\, and evening presentation on puffin restoration efforts and preparation for the upcoming puffin cruise. \nDay 2: An optional morning bird walk on campus – think warblers – before breakfast! Breakfast is served from 7:00am to 8:00am in Schooner Commons. We’ll then pack for a day afield and travel 40 minutes or so to the boat launch in Steuben for a 2-hour cruise to Petit Manan Island. This is our best chance to see Atlantic puffin\, razorbill\, common murre\, and several tern species as we circumnavigate the island\, one of just 5 islands in Maine inhabited by Atlantic puffin\, thanks to restoration efforts. Seals and other wildlife are also possible. After lunch\, which will be a field lunch at a bird-rich picnic spot\, we’ll then inspect some nearby blueberry barrens to look for an assortment of birds\, including upland sandpiper\, vesper sparrow\, and American kestrel. Of course\, there will be other birds to see along the way. An evening discussion on the day’s experience\, identification tips and review\, and how to get the most out of eBird use will follow a scrumptious lobster dinner (6:00pm – 7:00pm). \nDay 3: Optional before-breakfast bird walk. After breakfast\, we’ll have the option of a culminating stroll to Schoodic Point. Checkout is at 10:00am. \nPrice of $785.00 is based upon double occupancy. Lodging upgrade options possible while available. To register\, please fill out the form below or contact Michelle Pinkham at 207-288-1356. \nFor more information on our 2024 bird tours\, please click here.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2024-coastal-splendor-puffins-warblers-lobster-and-lodging-by-the-edge-of-the-sea/
LOCATION:Schoodic Institute\, 9 Atterbury Circle\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Tours,Puffins of Petit Manan
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SUMMARY:Dispatches from the Intertidal Ribbon of Rockweed
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lamoine Conservation Commission at 7:00pm on Wednesday\, June 5th at the Lamoine Consolidated School (view on Google Maps below) for Dispatches from the Intertidal Ribbon of Rockweed\, featuring Schoodic Institute’s Marine Ecology Director Dr. Hannah Webber. \nHannah will discuss her research on rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum\, or “Asco”)\, which is the dominant species in most of the rocky intertidal zone of Maine and provides habitat for other species living in and visiting the intertidal zone. Hannah will also discuss Project ASCO\, a participatory science initiative through which participants help answer the question\, ”how much rockweed is there?” The data collected by Project ASCO participants is analyzed and shared by scientists to inform resource management. Along with rockweed\, this project allows for learning more about other seaweeds\, periwinkles\, mussels\, crabs\, birds\, and the occasional seal or whale. During her presentation\, Hannah will also discuss her experience working with partners and other scientists to use remote sensing tools to measure rockweed using drone technology. \n\n\nAll are welcome to this event\, and there is no fee to attend the presentation.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/dispatches-from-the-intertidal-ribbon-of-rockweed/
LOCATION:Lamoine Consolidated School
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community,Participatory Science
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SUMMARY:2024 Katahdin Splendor: Birds and Wildlife in the Shadow of Maine’s Highest Peak
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open! Please scroll down to register.\nThe combined scenic expanse of Baxter State Park and Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is the stage for this extraordinary tour. Here\, the history of nature exploration and birding is as rich and captivating as the landscape itself. We’ll search for boreal birds – Spruce Grouse\, Black-backed and Three-toed Woodpeckers\, Boreal Chickadee and Gray Jay – as well as a variety of warblers\, and moose! Lodging and dining will be at Big Moose Inn\, a charming oasis featuring Fredericka’s restaurant and the Loose Moose Bar Camp & Grille. \nThis 4-day\, 3-night tour begins in Bangor and travels by van immediately to the Maine Highlands in and around Baxter State Park\, where we will search for the elusive boreal birds\, and witness Fox and Lincoln’s sparrows singing on their territories. We’ll have a great chance for the tougher-to-find warblers\, such as Blackpoll\, Bay-breasted\, Tennessee and Mourning\, and northern forest flycatchers such as Alder\, Least\, Yellow-bellied and Olive-sided. \nSample itinerary: \nDay One: The tour starts at 8am in the morning in Bangor. We’ll pick you up at your place of lodging if you come in the day before or at the Odlin Road Parking Lot (free parking) and head directly north to one of the best boreal birding spots deep in the Maine forest. Each night will be spent at the Big Moose Inn\, between two quiet lakes. \nDay Two: We’ll rise with the sun and head up the west side of Baxter State Park\, enjoying the abundance of warblers\, thrushes\, flycatchers\, and finches that breed in the northern forest. This will also be a chance to locate any rare woodpeckers or grouse that might be missed on the first day. \nDay Three: We will start the day with an early breakfast before heading east to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument\, where we’ll investigate a trail or two leading off the primary Park Tote Road. \nDay Four: Starting early in the morning\, we will head up the east side of the Baxter State Park to Roaring Brook. At Sandy Stream Pond\, we’ll enjoy close-ups of moose\, listen for Philadelphia Vireos\, and search out a few other elusive species. By lunch time\, we’ll have finished up with the mountains and will make our way back to Bangor for the tour’s end by 2pm. \nPrice of $1\,280.00 is based upon double occupancy. To register\, please fill out the form below or contact Seth Benz at sbenz@schoodicinstitute.org. \n2024 Katahdin Splendor Bird Tour
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2024-katahdin-splendor-birds-and-wildlife-in-the-shadow-of-maines-highest-peak/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Birding Tours
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SUMMARY:Schoodic Institute Bird Monitor Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:Do you have an interest in the birds of Acadia National Park? Do you want to take your interest to the next level? Join us on Tuesday\, May 28 at Schoodic Institute’s Wright Hall from 8:00am – 9:30am for a bird monitoring training session! This will be a great opportunity to join our team of bird monitors. Bring a sense of curiosity and binoculars (if you have them). We’ll cover the history of bird observation in Acadia and our current monitoring methods\, including the use of Merlin (a bird identification app)\, as well as trails and hotspots to be monitored. Beginners are welcome! \nCan’t make it to this session? Don’t worry – you can join us in the next session\, taking place on June 11th. Find more details here. \nQuestions? Please email Seth Benz at sbenz@schoodicinstitute.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/bird-monitor-volunteer-training/
LOCATION:Wright Hall at Schoodic Institute\, 9 Atterbury Circle\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Birding Tours,Citizen Science,Participatory Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240521
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SUMMARY:2024 Spring Birds of Acadia with Puffin Cruise (FULL)
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest. We are currently at capacity for this event\, but good news – we have more birding excursions available!\nFor more information on our 2024 bird tours\, please click here. If you would like to be placed on a waitlist for this tour\, please contact Michelle Pinkham at 207-288-1356 or mpinkham@schoodicinstitute.org.\n \nSchoodic Institute’s Seth Benz is joined by Holly Merker\, author of Ornitherapy\, to lead this leisurely tour designed to enhance your enjoyment of all birds\, especially those that frequent or pass through Acadia National Park and its immediate surroundings. \nBe among the first to see and hear colorful wood warblers returning to Maine’s Acadia National Park\, and enjoy a chartered boat trip to Petit Manan Island to see an active Atlantic puffin colony. We’ll visit area hotspots at a leisurely pace while learning about bird song and sight identification\, bird habitats and behavior\, and we’ll pay extra attention to enhancing your field birding skills and enjoyment of nature. The entire tour will be based out of Schoodic Institute\, a research and learning center\, ideally situated just a stone’s throw from Schoodic Point\, a migration checkpoint that tallies tens of thousands of passing birds annually. Lodging is in cozy cabins where you will be awakened by birdsong – Hermit Thrush\, Winter Wren\, and Magnolia Warbler. Blue-headed vireos and Northern Parula warblers often serenade you as you walk to Schooner Commons\, the Institute’s dining hall. Maine has a way of spoiling birders – and this spring tour is designed to do just that! \nRegistration is required. The program cost is $1\,250.00 per participant. Space is limited so register quickly! \nDay 1: Check-in is at 3pm. “Spring Birds” begins on the Schoodic Institute campus at 4 PM with introductions and a tour of the Institute campus. The late afternoon will feature the start of field birding with an excursion to a local hotspot or two. We’ll return to campus for an hour of relaxation before dinner. Dinner is from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.  An evening presentation on puffin restoration efforts will follow dinner in preparation for tomorrow’s special boat trip to an active seabird colony. \nDay 2: An optional morning bird walk on campus – think warblers – before breakfast! Breakfast is served from 7:00am to 8:00am in Schooner Commons. We’ll then pack for a day afield and travel 40 minutes or so to the boat launch in Steuben for a 2-hour cruise to Petit Manan Island. This is our best chance to see Atlantic puffin\, razorbill\, common murre\, and several tern species as we circumnavigate the island\, one of just 5 islands in Maine inhabited by Atlantic puffin\, thanks to restoration efforts. Seals and other wildlife are also possible. After lunch\, which will be a field lunch at a bird-rich picnic spot\, we’ll then inspect some nearby Blueberry barrens habitat to look for an assortment of birds\, including upland sandpiper\, vesper sparrow\, and American kestrel. Of course\, there will be other birds to see along the way. An evening discussion on the day’s experience\, identification tips and review\, and how to get the most out of eBird use will follow dinner (6:00pm – 7:00pm). \nDay 3: Optional campus bird walk before breakfast. We’ll then spend the day investigating hotspots on the Schoodic Peninsula section of Acadia National Park as well as the nearby villages of Prospect Harbor and Corea with good prospects for finding spruce grouse. Lunch will be in the field (carefully packed in a cooler along with water). We’ll return to campus by 5:00pm for leisure time before the 6:00pm dinner. Dinner this last night together is your choice of lobster or a delicious alternative. Afterward\, we’ll sum up the day and complete a checklist review. \nDay 4: Optional before-breakfast bird walk. After breakfast\, we’ll have the option of a culminating stroll to Schoodic Point. Checkout is at 10:00am. \nPrice of $1\,250.00 is based upon double occupancy. Lodging upgrade options possible while available. To register\, contact Michelle Pinkham at 207-288-1356 or fill out the form below (coming soon!). \nPrice includes lodging and meals\, van travel\, boat fare\, and guiding fees. Not included in price: airfare\, trip insurance\, alcohol beverages not offered by host\, gas stop snacks\, and gratuities. An Acadia National Park pass may be necessary if you will be traveling in the park while not on this tour. These will be available to purchase at check-in or while on campus for $35. \nFor more information on our 2024 bird tours\, please click here.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2024-spring-birds-of-acadia-with-puffin-cruise/
LOCATION:Schoodic Institute\, 9 Atterbury Circle\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Tours,Puffins of Petit Manan
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SUMMARY:2024 Finding Acadia’s Early Birds: A Special Maine Birding Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Schoodic Institute’s bird ecology director Seth Benz will lead this special tour designed to enhance your enjoyment of all birds\, especially those that frequent Acadia National Park and its immediate surroundings. \nBe among the first to see and hear colorful wood warblers returning to Acadia National Park\, and enjoy a chartered boat trip to Petit Manan Island to see an active Atlantic puffin colony. We’ll visit area hotspots at a leisurely pace while learning about bird song and sight identification\, bird habitats and behavior\, and we’ll pay extra attention to enhancing your field birding skills and enjoyment of nature. The entire tour will be based out of Schoodic Institute which is ideally situated just a stone’s throw from Schoodic Point\, a migration checkpoint that tallies tens of thousands of migratory birds annually. Lodging is in cozy cabins where you are often awakened by birdsong – Hermit Thrush\, Winter Wren\, and Magnolia Warbler. Blue-headed vireos and Northern Parula warblers often serenade you as you walk to Schooner Commons\, the Institute’s dining hall. Maine has a way of spoiling birders – and this spring tour is designed to do just that! \nRegistration is required. The program cost is $1\,250.00 per participant. Space is limited so register quickly! \nDay 1: Check-in is at 3pm. “Early Birds” begins on the Schoodic Institute campus at 4pm with introductions and a tour of the Institute campus. The late afternoon will feature the start of field birding with an excursion to a local hotspot or two. We’ll return to campus for an hour of relaxation before dinner. Dinner is from 6:00 to 7:00pm. An evening presentation on puffin restoration efforts will follow dinner in preparation for tomorrow’s special boat trip to an active seabird colony. \nDay 2: An optional morning bird walk on campus – think warblers – before breakfast! Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 8:00am in Schooner Commons. We’ll then pack for a day afield and travel 40 minutes or so to the boat launch in Steuben for a 2-hour cruise to Petit Manan Island. \nThis is our best chance to see Atlantic puffin\, razorbill\, common murre\, and several tern species as we circumnavigate the island\, one of just 5 islands in Maine inhabited by Atlantic puffin\, thanks to restoration efforts. Seals and other wildlife are also possible. After lunch\, which will be a field lunch at a bird-rich picnic spot\, we’ll then inspect some nearby blueberry barrens to look for an assortment of birds\, including upland sandpiper\, vesper sparrow\, and American kestrel. Of course\, there will be other birds to see along the way. An evening discussion on the day’s experience\, identification tips and review\, and how to get the most out of eBird use will follow dinner (6-7pm). \nDay 3: Optional campus bird walk before breakfast. We’ll then spend the day investigating hotspots in Acadia National Park as well as the nearby villages of Prospect Harbor and Corea with good prospects for finding spruce grouse. Lunch will be in the field (carefully packed in a cooler along with water). We’ll return to campus by 5:00pm for leisure time before the 6:00pm dinner. Dinner this last night together is your choice of lobster or a delicious alternative. Afterward\, we’ll sum up the day and complete a checklist review. \nDay 4: Optional before breakfast bird walk. After breakfast\, we’ll have the option of a culminating stroll to Schoodic Point. Checkout is at 10:00 AM. \nPrice of $1\,250.00 is based upon double occupancy. Lodging upgrade options possible while available. To register\, contact Michelle Pinkham at 207-288-1356 or fill out the form below. \nPrice includes lodging and meals\, van travel\, boat fare\, and guiding fees. Not included in price: airfare\, trip insurance\, alcohol beverages not offered by the host\, gas stop snacks\, and gratuities. An Acadia National Park pass may be necessary if you will be traveling in the park while not on this tour. These will be available to purchase at check-in or while on campus for $35.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2024-finding-acadias-early-birds-a-special-maine-birding-excursion/
LOCATION:Schoodic Institute\, 9 Atterbury Circle\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Tours,Puffins of Petit Manan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T190000
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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
DTSTAMP:20260406T094537
CREATED:20240416T125057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T223433Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20240503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240507
DTSTAMP:20260406T094537
CREATED:20240315T164226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T165038Z
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SUMMARY:Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance Black Fly Writers Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Black Fly Writers Retreat is an inspiring four-day\, three-night weekend of workshops\, readings\, and writing.\nThe 2024 Black Fly Writers Retreat will be held from Friday\, May 3 through Monday\, May 6 at Schoodic Institute in Winter Harbor\, Maine. \nBlack Fly Writers Retreat attendees will spend Saturday\, Sunday\, and Monday mornings (8:30 AM to 12 PM) in workshops of no more than ten participants working with one instructor. Afternoons will be open for writing and an optional individual meetings with the instructor. There will be Friday and Saturday evening faculty readings and an optional Saturday evening open reading\, giving attendees a chance to share their work with each other. \nThis year’s critically-acclaimed faculty include Gregory Brown (fiction)\, Phuc Tran (creative nonfiction)\, and Kristen Case (poetry). You will find this year’s workshop and faculty information here\, and you can register online on each workshop page.  \nPhoto by Joshua Bodwell
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/maine-writers-publishers-alliance-black-fly-writers-retreat/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T094537
CREATED:20240416T130109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T130418Z
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SUMMARY:Landscape of Change: Exploring the Past to Build a Resilient Future
DESCRIPTION:Join Raney Bench\, Executive Director of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society\, to learn how historical records can shed light on our changing climate. \nTo understand how climate change affects the landscape\, we need to look to the past. Our ancestors documented the natural world around them in stories\, reports\, journals\, diaries\, and letters\, which are cared for in the collections of history museums and libraries. Increasingly\, scientists are pulling observations and data from historic records to get a clearer picture of the natural world of the past to understand how the present is changing. \nThis program is hosted by Ellsworth Historical Society\, Ellsworth Public Library\, Mount Desert Island Historical Society\, and Green Ellsworth. To learn more\, click here.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/landscape-of-change-exploring-the-past-to-build-a-resilient-future/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Landscape of Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T094537
CREATED:20240222T175153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T154401Z
UID:10789-1714069800-1714073400@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Journeys in Listening: Birds and More from Acadia and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join Mid-Coast Audobon for a journey in listening to wildlife audio recordings from Acadia and beyond\, and the stories of adventure and discovery behind them. Laura Sebastianelli is a naturalist with a passion for listening and sound recording. In 2017\, she established “Schoodic Notes: Bird Sounds of Acadia\,” a collaborative project with Schoodic Institute’s Bird Ecology program. Along with the help of a few other natural sound recordists\, the project has archived over 1200 recordings of Acadia’s birds. \nLaura is also a seasoned educator and wildlife technician. She has long sought opportunities to empower others to develop their knowledge\, skills\, and experience to understand\, connect with\, and serve the natural world. She holds a Master of Science in Ecological Teaching and Learning from Lesley University in Cambridge\, MA. She created and ran natural and cultural history programs for adults and families through University of Maine Cooperative Extension at Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center\, the National Park Service\, and many other organizations. She has also conducted track surveys of Canada Lynx via snowmobile\, and howling surveys in search of Gray Wolf\, in Maine’s North Woods. Partially retired these days\, she spends most of her free time exploring the natural world\, and especially recording natural sounds. \nThis will be a free online presentation hosted by the Camden Public Library. For more information and to register\, please click here. \nPhoto by Murray Carpenter\, Maine Public
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/journeys-in-listening-birds-and-more-from-acadia-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Virtual Program on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Birding Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T094537
CREATED:20240409T135501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T182530Z
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SUMMARY:Schoodic Spring Birding Adventure (CANCELED due to rain)
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, this event has been canceled due to forecasted rain. Thank you for your interest\, and we hope to see you for another event at Schoodic Institute this season.\nCome one\, come all! Join Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park on Saturday\, April 20\, 2024 for a free\, self-guided birding adventure along the Schoodic Peninsula. Our meeting spot will be the gatehouse at the entrance to Schoodic Institute (in Winter Harbor\, ME). Drop by the gatehouse anytime between 8am and 12pm to enjoy refreshments\, check out bird identification guides\, binoculars and other equipment\, and play some fun games to help introduce new birders to the activity. Then\, branch out on your own to explore the peninsula and find some cool spring birds. Games will be played\, conversations will be had\, and birds will (hopefully) be plentiful! \nThis event will engage birders of all ages and experience-levels to learn more about the birds of Acadia\, and it is free of charge.\n \nPlease note: heated and accessible bathrooms will be located at the gatehouse. Parking on the Schoodic Institute campus can be found near Rockefeller Hall and at the North Lot (there will be directional signs to help point you in the right direction. View and download a campus map here). If you have mobility issues\, there will be parking spots available near the gatehouse. \nQuestions? Please reach out to Zoë Kennedy at zkennedy@schoodicinstitute.org. \n 
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/schoodic-spring-birding-adventure/
LOCATION:Schoodic Institute\, 9 Atterbury Circle\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240414
DTSTAMP:20260406T094537
CREATED:20240313T220646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T220646Z
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SUMMARY:Maine Land Conservation Conference
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, Maine Coast Heritage Trust presents the annual Maine Land Conservation Conference for and with Maine’s robust land conservation community. This year\, the event will be held in person at Mt. Ararat Middle School & Orion Performing Arts Center in Topsham\, ME and will feature a keynote address\, Weaving Wisdoms: Introducing the New NSF Science Technology Center for Braiding Indigenous Knowledge and Science\, by Dr. Bonnie Newsom. \nCatherine Schmitt\, Science Communication Specialist at Schoodic Institute\, and Suzanne Greenlaw\, Postdoctoral Scientist – Indigenous Science at Schoodic Institute\, will be featured presenters. Learn more below. \nTogether\, let’s create a more inclusive language of conservation\nDespite good intentions\, land conservation professionals can still choose language that excludes people\, inflicts harm\, and can perpetuate some of the very systemic injustices they want to redress. In this workshop\, participants will learn how the vocabulary\, sentences\, and framing of land conservation can perpetuate white supremacy\, racism\, classism\, ableism\, heteronormativity\, ethnocentrism\, etc.\, as well as ways to re-word and re-frame communications to be more welcoming and inclusive. After a brief presentation\, participants will work collaboratively to identify jargon and exclusive or problematic language in their own work. Then\, in small groups\, participants will identify and present creative and original alternatives that better support their communication goals while contributing to conservation for all. \nPresenter: Catherine Schmitt\, Science Communication Specialist \nWabanaki Plant Gathering in Acadia National Park: Mobilizing Indigenous Knowledge to restore traditional sweet grass harvesting \nIndigenous communities in North America are actively engaged in reestablishing plant gathering rights on federal landscapes\, including those of the U.S. National Park Service (NPS). Suzanne Greenlaw will present on the interdisciplinary work to restore Wabanaki sweetgrass gathering within Acadia National Park. She will report on a gather-led harvest study and stewardship approach\, cultural protocol agreement\, and Indigenous developed interpretation. This work is a collaborative effort to address NPS policy requirements and create an emergent shared governance approach within monitoring and management of a culturally important species.    \nPresented by Suzanne Greenlaw\, Ph.D.  \n  \nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/maine-land-conservation-conference/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T094537
CREATED:20240125T221351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T172304Z
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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/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Evening Lectures,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T094537
CREATED:20240229T140521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T144812Z
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SUMMARY:Fish Tales Free Community Supper
DESCRIPTION:Are you reliant on the sea for your livelihood or recreation? Whether you’ve been fishing or working along the harbors of Tremont and Southwest Harbor for a few months\, or your family has been here for generations\, this free community supper is a chance to connect with friends and neighbors to share your memories\, favorite fish stories\, and talk about the future of our working waterfront. \nHosted by Mount Desert Island Historical Society\, Gulf of Maine Research Institute\, and Schoodic Institute\, the evening’s goal will be to foster conversation among the island’s west-side fishing community and those businesses that rely on it\, supporting your connection to each other\, the waterfront\, and our shared history. The MDI Historical Society will share historic photos from our collection of the working waterfront\, fishing families\, and businesses to inspire stories and memories\, and we invite you to bring your own images to share with each other. \nHistoric storms\, economic pressures\, shifting regulations\, and changes to the marine ecosystem are bringing new realities to our fishing community\, and we invite you to share those experiences together. \nFree dinner and drinks will be provided at the Legion Hall\, 22 Village Green Way in Southwest Harbor\, on March 19\, 5:30pm. To reserve your spot\, please email raney@mdihistory.org or call 207-276-9323.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/fish-tales-free-community-supper/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240307
DTSTAMP:20260406T094537
CREATED:20240110T231809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T231809Z
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SUMMARY:Hands-On Participatory Science Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Participatory sciences are advancing research\, learning\, and action across science fields. Sometimes called citizen or community science\, these practices can foster a shared understanding of a place or an issue\, and can be a valuable way to cultivate a sense of stewardship and resilience. Schoodic Institute is partnering with the Citizen Science Association and UNH Cooperative Extension to offer a free multi-day practical\, hands-on workshop for designing or refining your own project(s). Learn from experts and each other as you apply principles of good design to a project you bring to the workshop (if you don’t have a project\, don’t worry\, you’ll be helping someone else with theirs while still building your own skills). Walk away with an actionable framework for your participatory science project(s)\, participatory science project skills\, and a network of practitioners to help you in the future.  \nTopics included in the workshop:\n\nDefining project goals\nTen principles of participatory science\nIdentifying resources – what kind of support do you need and who can help? Will your project need buckets\, butterfly nets\, cameras\, canoes\, funding?\nData management – how do we align data collection with goals\, and volunteers?\nVolunteers – what are you asking volunteers to put in\, what are they getting out\, and how will you know if that’s what they really get out of your project?\nPitching your participatory science project – every project needs a pitch; we’ll help you refine yours\n\nWho are these workshops for?\nWhether you’re a resource manager\, a steward at a land trust\, a researcher\, or an interpreter or educator; whether you work for a park\, a town\, a tribe\, or a non-profit; this workshop will help you increase your expertise with participatory science. This workshop is for teams of 2 to 5 people who have started to conduct\, or want to conduct\, participatory science projects. As a non-profit partner to Acadia National Park we are particularly interested in supporting projects that increase our scientific understanding of public and privately conserved lands and cultural resources\, and the publics’ interest in them. And again – if you don’t have a project\, don’t worry\, you’ll be helping someone else with theirs while still building your own skills. \nOur goals are to deepen understanding of participatory science and to broaden the community of people who consider themselves participatory science practitioners. Additionally\, we want to encourage participatory science for natural and cultural resource conservation\, while ensuring the highest quality projects\, and building a community of people who learn from each other. \nWhere and when is this workshop? \nMarch 4-6\, 2024 at Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center\, Greenfield\, New Hampshire. \nThe workshop will start in the early afternoon on Monday and conclude at lunchtime on Wednesday. The workshop is limited to 25 participants. Teams of two to five people are encouraged to apply\, but individuals are welcome. Applications for the workshops will be accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants that are selected to participate will be notified well prior to the workshop so that they can make any necessary travel plans. \nTo apply\, please visit:\nhttps://forms.gle/mgSPsX6dR8mumycx7 \nFor more information\, please contact: \nHannah Webber | hwebber@schoodicinstitute.org | 207-412-8689 \nView workshop information as a PDF here. \nCost Information:\n\nSchoodic Institute is offering this free workshop (½ day March 4\, full day March 5\, ½ day March 6) and will cover all expenses for room and board. Participants are responsible only for transportation costs. \n 
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/hands-on-participatory-science-workshop/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Participatory Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T094537
CREATED:20240105T213734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T213734Z
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SUMMARY:Birds Across New England: Audubon Regional Conservation Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s second annual conservation symposium on birds with scientists from across New England. \nJoin the Audubon Society of Rhode Island for the second annual Avian Research Symposium! Last year’s event featured researchers from across the northeast and provided attendees a broad understanding of the bird conservation work occurring across our region. During the symposium\, Schoodic Institute’s Director of Bird Ecology Seth Benz will be presenting on coastal migration monitoring of hawks and waterbirds from Acadia National Park. \nAdditionally\, the symposium will feature over 20 researchers presenting on topics ranging from birds and renewable energy to the impacts of climate change on bird populations\, as well as a keynote address by Carl Safina. \nLast year’s event sold out in a matter of days\, so don’t miss your opportunity to attend. The registration fee covers attendance to the event\, coffee and snacks throughout the day and lunch. An optional guided bird walk at 7am is also available to all participants. \nFor more information about the conference and to register to attend\, please click here.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/birds-across-new-england-audubon-regional-conservation-symposium/
LOCATION:Newport\, Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Birding Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T094537
CREATED:20231221T170821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T185023Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Schoodic Winter Birding Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all! Join Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park on January 27\, 2024 for a free\, self-guided birding adventure along the Schoodic Peninsula. Our meeting spot will be the gatehouse at the entrance to Schoodic Institute (in Winter Harbor\, ME). Drop by anytime between 8am and 12pm and enjoy warm refreshments\, bird identification guides\, binoculars and other equipment to try out\, and fun games to help introduce new birders to the activity. Then\, branch out on your own to explore the peninsula and find some cool winter birds. Games will be played\, conversations will be had\, and birds will (hopefully) be plentiful! \nThis event will engage birders of all ages and experience-levels to learn more about the birds of Acadia\, and it is free of charge (registration required). Please sign up below. \nPlease note: heated and accessible bathrooms will be located at the gatehouse. Parking on the Schoodic Institute campus can be found near Rockefeller Hall and at the North Lot (there will be directional signs to help point you in the right direction). If you have mobility issues\, there will be parking spots available near the gatehouse. \nQuestions? Please reach out to Zoë Kennedy at zkennedy@schoodicinstitute.org.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2024-winter-bird-walk-january/
LOCATION:Schoodic Institute\, 9 Atterbury Circle\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T094537
CREATED:20231013T195745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T170412Z
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SUMMARY:Eek of Ecology!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season of scares with us! Dress up in a costume and meet rangers who will lead you through ecosystem based activities. Activities are appropriate for the whole family and provide a fun\, safe\, learning environment offered in a drop in format. Come for 20 minutes or for 3 hours\, to Eliot Hall on the Schoodic Institute campus (Winter Harbor\, ME) for “eek-citing” activities for everyone. This event runs from 1-4pm.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/eek-of-ecology/
LOCATION:Eliot Hall\, 14 Musetti Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T094537
CREATED:20231019T131101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T132314Z
UID:10164-1697738400-1697738400@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Pints for a Purpose with Chris Nadeau
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of Acadia and Dr. Chris Nadeau\, Schoodic Institute’s Climate Change Adaptation Scientist\, at Terramor Outdoor Resort for the final installment of the 2023 Pints for a Purpose speaker series. During the talk\, Chris will discuss decision-making tools that help resource managers in Acadia National Park make informed strategies for responding to ecological changes resulting from climate change. \nThe talk will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday\, October 19th at Terramor (1453 ME-102 in Bar Harbor\, ME). All are welcome to attend\, and $1 of every beer purchased benefits Friends of Acadia. \nFor more information\, please visit the Friends of Acadia website here.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/pints-for-a-purpose-chris-nadeau/
LOCATION:Terramor Outdoor Resort\, 1453 ME-102\, Bar Harbor\, Maine\, 04609
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T094537
CREATED:20231003T115141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T121123Z
UID:10082-1697270400-1697284800@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:October Big Day! Bird Migration Celebration at Schoodic Point
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate bird migration at Schoodic Point! Join us Saturday\, October 14\, 2023 at Schoodic Point in Winter Harbor\, Maine. Drop in anytime between 8:00am – 12:00pm to meet Schoodic Institute’s Migration Monitoring Team and learn\, observe\, and count in celebration of bird migration. \n 
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/october-big-day-bird-migration-celebration-at-schoodic-point/
LOCATION:Schoodic Point\, Arey Cove Road\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T094537
CREATED:20231011T174526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T185134Z
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SUMMARY:Water Birds on the Move
DESCRIPTION:Join the Wendell Gilley Museum and Schoodic Institute Bird Ecology Director Seth Benz on Friday\, October 13th from 9:00am – 12:00pm for Water Birds on the Move. \n\nA great variety of birds\, during autumn\, head south to escape dwindling food resources and the onslaught of winter. The majority of migrants pass over Mount Desert Island at night\, unseen. But we can witness the passage of day-flying water birds – cormorants\, common eiders and other sea ducks\, loons\, northern gannets\, gulls\, and more – by looking for them from shoreline vantage points. \nJoin us for an introductory workshop and field experience at the Gilley Museum (4 Herrick Road in Southwest Harbor). We’ll begin indoors at the Wendell Gilley Museum for a water bird migration primer\, then carpool to the Seawall Picnic Area to see water birds on the move. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars\, your curiosity\, and your questions! \nFor more information and to register\, please visit https://www.wendellgilleymuseum.org/events/SB-1013
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/water-birds-on-the-move/
LOCATION:Wendell Gilley Museum\, 4 Herrick Road\, Southwest Harbor\, Maine\, 04679
CATEGORIES:Birding Tours
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T094537
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SUMMARY:Hawks on the Move with Seth Benz and Wendell Gilley Museum
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify hawks in flight\, plus when\, where\, and how best to see them on Mount Desert Island and beyond with Seth Benz\, director of bird ecology at Schoodic Institute and former professional hawk watcher\, in this program at the Wendell Gilley Museum on Wednesday\, September 20\, 2023 from 9am to 12pm. Slides\, handouts\, discussion\, and topical resources are all part of this experience. Bring your curiosity and your questions! \nThis event will take place in-person at the Wendell Gilley Museum (4 Herrick Rd\, Southwest Harbor\, ME 04679). The cost for this event is $25.00/non-museum member and $20.00/museum member. \nFor more information and to sign up\, please visit the Wendell Gilley Museum website here.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/hawks-on-the-move-with-seth-benz-and-wendell-gilley-museum/
LOCATION:Wendell Gilley Museum\, 4 Herrick Road\, Southwest Harbor\, Maine\, 04679
CATEGORIES:Birding Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230921
DTSTAMP:20260406T094537
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SUMMARY:Open Air: Painting the Maine Coast with Liz Prescott
DESCRIPTION:Join Liz at Acadia this September for plein air painting on the rocks of the beautiful Schoodic Peninsula\, with sweeping views to the west across Frenchman’s Bay to Mt. Desert Island\, and southeast from Schoodic Point to the islands and ocean beyond. This workshop is for painters with some plein air experience and basic painting knowledge. We will delve into all the elements of color and composition that lead to a dynamic painting. Part of our focus will be on the process of painting itself… from the subjects that bring you inspiration to dealing with roadblocks and how to find your focus as an artist so that you can really excel at your craft. Bring your courage and creativity and anything is possible. Note: We will stay in private rooms with shared baths at the Schoodic Institute (9 Atterbury Circle in Winter Harbor\, ME). \nAll meals included if you are a residential participant. \nRegister Here
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/open-air-painting-2023-with-liz-prescott/
LOCATION:Schoodic Point\, Arey Cove Road\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T094537
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T150957Z
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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:20230906T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T094537
CREATED:20230301T235030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T235030Z
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SUMMARY:Demonstration Day: Bird Carving with Wendell Gilley Museum
DESCRIPTION:See how it’s done! Master carver Steve Valleau will be a special guest at Schoodic Institute on September 6\, 2023 from 10:30am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 3:30pm\, doing hands-on bird carving demonstrations outside of the Rockefeller Welcome Center. Visit with Steve\, and pick up a carving knife yourself – there is no charge to give it a try! Then visit the display of bird carvings from the Wendell Gilley Museum inside the Welcome Center. \nSteve has been the carver-in-residence at the Museum for 37 years. \n   \n……. \nPhotos used with permission from Wendell Gilley Museum.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/demonstration-day-bird-carving-with-wendell-gilley-museum-3/
LOCATION:Rockefeller Hall\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National park\, 9 Atterbury Circle\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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