BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Schoodic Institute - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Schoodic Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Schoodic Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20260329T201142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T201142Z UID:14231-1779408000-1779753599@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:23rd Annual Downeast Spring Birding Festival DESCRIPTION:The annual Down East Spring Birding Festival provides a unique birding experience during spring migration and the breeding season with four days of guided hikes\, boat tours\, and presentations\, all led by local guides with local knowledge. The Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife has named the Downeast Spring Birding Festival one of the best in the country\, and the festival was listed by Yankee Magazine as an Editor’s Choice event. \nThe festival is planned by 20+ community members from 10 partnering organizations\, promising an event reflective of the naturalists who treasure this region. \nLearn more and register here. URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/23rd-annual-downeast-spring-birding-festival/ CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Birding Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Downeast-Spring-Birding-Festival-Web-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20260326T131451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T131559Z UID:14222-1779384600-1779388200@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:Author Talk with Catherine Schmitt: Trees of Acadia (at Jesup Memorial Library) DESCRIPTION:From 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. Located 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. Today\, Acadia hosts some of the oldest and healthiest woodlands in the Eastern United States\, but their future is uncertain. Hear a few of these stories and celebrate the release of the new book\, Trees of Acadia: The Past\, Present\, and Future of Park Forests\, published by Down East Books. \nOn Thursday\, May 21st at 5:30pm\, author and Science Communication Specialist Catherine Schmitt will appear at the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor\, ME for a book launch and reading from Trees of Acadia. Copies of the book will be available for sale\, courtesy of Sherman’s Books. \nLearn more and RSVP here. URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/author-talk-catherine-schmitt-trees-of-acadia-jesup/ CATEGORIES:Arts,Evening Lectures,Schoodic Science ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Trees-of-Acadia-at-Jesup.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20260106T002122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T171316Z UID:13897-1779148800-1779494399@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:2026 Spring Birds of Acadia with Private Puffin Cruise DESCRIPTION:Only One Spot Remaining! \nSchoodic Institute’s Seth Benz is joined by Holly Merker\, founder of the Mindful Birding Network\, to lead this leisurely tour designed to enhance your enjoyment of all birds. \nBe among the first to see and hear colorful wood warblers returning to Maine’s Acadia National Park\, and enjoy a private\, chartered boat trip to Petit Manan Island to see an active Atlantic Puffin colony. \nWe’ll move at a comfortable pace with an emphasis on enhancing your field birding skills and enjoyment of nature. The tour is based out of Schoodic Institute\, a research and learning center\, ideally situated just a stone’s throw from Schoodic Point\, a migration passage that tallies tens of thousands of birds annually. Lodging is in cozy cabins where you will be awakened by the birdsong.  Listen for Swainson’s Thrush\, Blue-headed Vireo and Northern Parula to serenade your walk to the Institute’s dining hall. Maine has a way of spoiling birders – and Schoodic Institute’s Spring Birds of Acadia tour is designed to do just that! \nRegistration is required. The program cost is $1\,385 per participant. Space is limited so register quickly! \nDay 1: Check-in is at 3 pm. “Spring Birds” begins on the Schoodic Institute campus at 4:30 pm with introductions and orientation. The late afternoon will feature the start of field birding and a reception before dinner. Dinner is from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. An evening presentation on puffin restoration efforts provides preparation for tomorrow’s special boat trip to an active seabird colony. \nDay 2: Begins with an optional morning bird walk on campus before breakfast – think warblers! Breakfast is served from 7:00am to 8:00am in Schooner Commons. We’ll then head off campus for a day afield.  First\, traveling 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 idle at the island\, one of just 5 islands in Maine inhabited by Atlantic Puffin\, thanks to historic restoration efforts. Seals and other wildlife are also possible. We’ll enjoy a field lunch at a picturesque community garden and bird-rich picnic spot\, then travel to nearby blueberry barrens to look for an assortment of birds\, including Upland Sandpiper\, Vesper Sparrow\, and Northern Harrier. We may stop for other birds we spot along the way. The after-dinner evening discussion will revolve around this day’s experience\, and we’ll look at how to use eBird\, Merlin\, and how to develop one’s birdwatching toolkit. \nDay 3: Optional campus bird walk before breakfast. Afterward\, we’ll spend the day investigating hotspots on the Schoodic side of Acadia National Park as well as other Downeast locations. We’ll return to campus by 5:00 pm for leisure time before our 6:00 pm dinner. Dinner this last night is your choice of lobster or a delicious alternative. Following dinner\, we’ll review the day and complete a checklist review.  \nDay 4: Starts with another optional before-breakfast bird walk. After breakfast\, we’ll exercise the option of a culminating stroll to Schoodic Point or a short hike to a lookout along the Sundew Trail. Checkout is at 10:00 am. \nPrice of $1\,385.00 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 host\, gas stop snacks\, and gratuities. An Acadia National Park pass may be necessary if you will be traveling in the park in your own vehicle while not on this tour. The park pass will be available to purchase at check-in or while on campus (approximate fee is $35). \nTRANSPORTATION OPTIONS \n\nYou can drive directly to Schoodic Institute\nPick up in Bangor\, Maine at either the airport (at 2 pm) or\nPick up at Odlin Road Park & Ride (at 2 pm)\, free\, patrolled parking lot about 1 mile from the airport.\n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 Spring Birds of Acadia\n \n \n RegistrationSpring Birds of Acadia with Puffin Cruise(Required)May 19-22\, with guides Seth Benz and Holly Merker. Lodging\, meals\, van travel\, boat and guiding fees included for $1\,385.00 per person. How many participants are you registering?\n \n \n 1\n \n \n \n 2\n Participant InformationName(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n RoommateLodging assignments are based on guests sleeping in a private bedroom in a shared apartment. There will be no more than one roommate of the same gender assigned to your lodging. If you know someone else attending you may list them\, otherwise one will be assigned. Private accommodations may be available for an additional charge. Please call Michelle Pinkham at 207-288-1356 to check availability and pricing.Dietary Preference(Required)Please choose one. You will be given the opportunity to relay any allergies and/or preferences on the following question.\n \n \n Meat\n \n \n \n Vegetarian\n Lobster Dinner(Required)\n \n \n Lobster\n \n \n \n Chicken\n \n \n \n Vegetarian\n Allergies/Dietary RestrictionsPlease inform us of any allergies or restrictions you may have regarding your diet.Medications(Required)Please list any medications you are presently taking. You may write n/a if none are takenMedical(Required)Do you have any medical conditions that we should know about? 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There will be a minimum $100 cancellation fee.\nSchoodic Institute understands how disappointing it can be for our guests who need to cancel their trip. Please read the cancellation policy outlined below. By completing your payment\, confirming your reservation and signing below\, you agree to the terms and conditions stated regarding cancellation due to any reason.\nIf a participant cancels for any reason we will use the following refund policy:\n• A $100 cancellation fee will be held for cancellation that is received at least 31 days before the start of a registered tour. \n• 50% of your total payment will be refunded if cancelled 30 days before the start of your registered tour\, unless we are able to fill your space\, and the tour is full.\n• 20% of your total payment will be refunded if cancelled within 14 days before start of registered tour\, unless we are able to fill your space\, and the tour is full.\n• if cancellation is within 72 hours there is no refund.\nA written request for cancellation is required by email - addressed to mpinkham@schoodicinstitute.org\nWe advise you to buy travel insurance to protect yourself against unforeseen circumstances and to avoid any costs associated with cancellation.\n If Schoodic Institute cancels a session\, it will issue full refunds of payments to the paid participants.\n\nI recognize that there is an element of risk in any adventure\, sport\, or activity associated with the outdoors. I am fully cognizant of the risks and dangers inherent in birding\, which can include uneven and slippery footing on trails\, allergic reactions to plants and stinging insects\, and distance from medical facilities in remote locations. I have been informed of known special hazards in such activity. I certify that I am fully capable of participating in the activity.\n\nTherefore\, I assume full responsibility for personal injury to myself and/or loss or damage to my personal property and expenses thereof as a result of my negligence or the negligence in said activity except to the extent such damage or injury may be due to the negligence of the tour operator. I further understand that the tour operator reserves the right to refuse any person it judges to be incapable of meeting the rigors and requirements of participating in the activity.\n\nI understand and accept the terms and conditions stated herein and acknowledge that this agreement shall be effective and binding upon the parties during the entire period of participation of the said activity.Consent Signature(Required)By typing your full name below\, you are completing an electronic signature and accepting that you have read and agree with the above terms and conditions.\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Total URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2026-spring-birds-of-acadia-with-private-puffin-cruise/ CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Birding Tours,MeetAtSchoodic,Puffins of Petit Manan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Spring-Birds-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20260318T203915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T112950Z UID:14184-1777507200-1777852799@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:Black Fly Writers Retreat at Schoodic Institute DESCRIPTION:The Black Fly Writers Retreat is an inspiring four-day\, three-night weekend of workshops\, readings\, and writing.\nThe 2026 Black Fly Writers Retreat will be held from Thursday\, April 30 through Sunday\, May 3 at Schoodic Institute in Winter Harbor\, Maine. \nBlack Fly Writers Retreat attendees will spend Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday 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 small-group meetings with the instructor. There will be Thursday and Friday evening faculty readings and an optional Saturday evening open reading\, giving attendees a chance to share their work with each other. \nThis year’s instructors include Brandon Keim (nonfiction)\, Gretchen Legler (memoir)\, and Brock Clarke (fiction). Workshop and registration details here. URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/black-fly-writers-retreat-at-schoodic-institute/ CATEGORIES:Art Workshops,Community,MeetAtSchoodic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Writers-Retreat-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20260402T204020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T204020Z UID:14252-1776776400-1776783600@schoodicinstitute.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20251121T162821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T180836Z UID:13790-1768636800-1768651200@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:2026 Schoodic Winter Birding Adventure DESCRIPTION:Discover winter birds on the Schoodic Peninsula!\n\n\n\n\nEmbrace the magic of winter on the Schoodic Peninsula with a free\, self-guided birding adventure open to all ages and experience-levels on Saturday\, January 17th from 8am to 12pm. \nThis event is a great way to explore Acadia’s winter wildlife at your own pace. Meet us at Schoodic Institute’s Gatehouse for warm drinks\, snacks\, and fun activities before walking the loop road to the point. \n\n\n\nMeet Gillian\, Abby\, and Julia—our 2025 Cathy and Jim Gero Acadia Early-Career Fellows\nBorrow binoculars and explore bird ID guides\nPlay games to learn more about birding\n\nThen\, set out to discover the region’s winter birds at your own pace! Located at the entrance to Schoodic Institute’s campus in Winter Harbor\, ME\, swing by the gatehouse first to meet the team\, enjoy refreshments and games\, then explore the area. \n\n\nAll ages and experience levels are welcome—beginners encouraged! \n\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). If you have mobility issues\, there will be parking spots available near the gatehouse. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please reach out to Gillian Audier at gaudier@schoodicinstitute.com. URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2026-schoodic-winter-birding-adventure/ CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Birding Tours,Citizen Science,Community,MeetAtSchoodic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Schoodic-Winter-Birding-Adventure.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250813T160041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T164928Z UID:13426-1760605200-1760628600@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:2025 Acadia National Park Science Symposium (POSTPONED) DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, due to the lapse in federal government appropriations\, the 2025 Acadia National Park Science Symposium has been postponed.\nAlthough the current government shutdown presents many challenges\, especially with the absence of our valued partners at Acadia National Park\, our work at Schoodic Institute continues. We remain committed to advancing science in and beyond Acadia\, and we look forward to reconnecting soon. \nPlease stay tuned to our website and social media for future updates on the Science Symposium\, as well as our science. Thank you for your understanding and support. \nJoin us on Thursday\, October 16 from 9:00am – 3:30pm (in-person at Schoodic Institute or online via Zoom) for a full day of symposium events\, including speaker sessions\, networking opportunities\, poster sessions\, and lunch at Schooner Commons. \nHosted by Schoodic Institute and the National Park Service\, the Acadia National Park Science Symposium provides a forum to learn about science taking place in the region and to interact and build collaborations with scientists\, educators\, students\, park staff\, and others working in a range of fields. The theme of this year’s symposium is wildlife. \nYou can learn more about the science symposium here. \nView Speaker List\nThe symposium will take place in-person at Moore Auditorium on the Schoodic Institute campus (Winter Harbor\, ME) and online via Zoom. This virtual option is open to speakers and attendees alike. Your registration for in-person attendance includes morning coffee and pastries\, lunch\, full access to our morning and afternoon poster sessions and speaker sessions\, and more. Interested in staying overnight at Schoodic Institute? Scroll down to learn more\, or add on your desired night stay via the registration form below. \nJoining us in-person at Schoodic Institute and interested in saving on your commute or extending your stay in the Schoodic Section of Acadia National Park? Just add on your desired stay\, plus any additional meals crafted by our excellent Food Service Team\, via the registration form above. And\, since your stay supports science in Acadia\, you can feel good about booking with us. To learn more\, reach out to us about our overnight accommodations\, rates\, and availability. URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2025-acadia-national-park-science-symposium/ LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States CATEGORIES:Acadia Science Symposium,MeetAtSchoodic,Schoodic Science ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ANP-Postponed-Banner-v5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250820T211331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T154813Z UID:13465-1759838400-1759843800@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:(POSTPONED) What Drives Early-Career Environmental Science Professionals? DESCRIPTION:**UPDATE** Due to the current lapse in federal government appropriations\, this virtual panel has been postponed. Stay tuned to Schoodic Institute’s website and social media for future updates.\nWhy do we do this work?\n\nWhat are the driving forces behind the enthusiasm of early-career environmental science professionals? Join us virtually on Tuesday\, October 7th from 12:00pm – 1:30pm for our 2025 Acadia National Park Science Symposium opening event! Gain insight from our early-career science professionals as they share their inspirations in a series of 10-minute lightning talks. \nView Speaker List \nHosted by Schoodic Institute and the National Park Service\, the Acadia National Park Science Symposium provides a forum to learn about science taking place in the region and to interact and build collaborations with scientists\, educators\, students\, park staff\, and others working in a range of fields. You can learn more about the science symposium here. \nIf you are interested in being a speaker and sharing your early-career insights during this presentation\, please contact Abby Schill at aschill@schoodicinstitute.org. \nThis presentation will take place online via Zoom. URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/what-drives-early-career-environmental-science-professionals/ LOCATION:Virtual Program on Zoom CATEGORIES:Acadia Science Symposium,Schoodic Science ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Science-Symposium-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250117T211426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T114951Z UID:12585-1757462400-1757894399@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:2025 Painting Retreat in Acadia with Philip Frey DESCRIPTION:© 2025 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\,175 is the base package while Residential for $1\,740 provides an enhanced experience. Commuter Package includes instruction\, studio time\, and the following meals: A social prior to Dinner on September 10\, Bag Lunch on September 11 and 13; A social hour and Lobster Dinner on September 13; and Lunch on September 14. Residential Package includes everything in the Commuter Package\, plus: lodging the nights of September 10–13; Dinner on September 11–13; and Breakfast September 11–14. **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 up-charge. 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 July 15\, 2025 (please note\, as of June 30\, there is only ONE SPOT remaining!). \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 \nwww.philipfrey.com \n  URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2025-painting-retreat-in-acadia-with-philip-frey/ CATEGORIES:Art Workshops,Arts,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Landscape-Painting-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250415T030616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T152737Z UID:13002-1757444400-1757449800@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:Don’t Fence Us In: New Ideas to Protect Acadia’s Forests feat. Chris Nadeau\, Lauren Gibson\, Jesse Wheeler\, and Lauren Knierim DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2025 Summer Lecture Series!\nJoin us in person at Schoodic Institute or online via Zoom on Tuesday\, September 9 at 7:00pm for Don’t Fence Us In: New Ideas to Protect Acadia’s Forests\, our Summer Lecture Series closing event featuring Chris Nadeau\, Ph.D\, Lauren Gibson\, Jesse Wheeler\, and Lauren Knierim.  \nFrom the tiniest seedling bursting through the moss covered floors\, to the chorus of birds at the tops of the tallest trees\, the forests of Acadia National Park are some of the healthiest in the eastern United States. But\, their exceptional health is no accident. A team of forest managers\, scientists\, and local communities have worked diligently for decades to reduce the negative impacts of invasive species. \nDuring this presentation\, you’ll hear four encouraging stories of the ever-evolving strategies to manage invasive species in Acadia’s forests\, and learn how you too can contribute to these efforts. \nChris Nadeau\, Ph.D\, has been a Senior Scientist at Schoodic Institute since 2022. He studies how ecosystems in Acadia National Park are changing and what we can do to ensure they continue to thrive. \nLauren Gibson is Friends of Acadia’s Wild Acadia Coordinator. She works closely with Acadia’s Resource Management Team and partners at Schoodic Institute to coordinate and communicate restoration projects happening in Acadia National Park. \nJesse Wheeler is Acadia National Park’s Vegetation Program Manager. He is responsible for stewarding plant resources at the park including native plant protection\, invasive plant management\, and forest pest monitoring. \nLauren Knierim is Acadia National Park’s 2025 Climate Community Volunteer Ambassador. Her work connects volunteers and community members to science happening in and around Acadia in the hopes of improving ecosystem resiliency in the face of climate change. \n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nOur 2025 Summer Lecture Series events are free\, thanks to support from our generous sponsor\, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/summer-lecture-series-acadias-forests/ LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States CATEGORIES:Evening Lectures,MeetAtSchoodic,Summer Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Summer-Lecture-Series-Acadias-Forests.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250920 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250313T142336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T143530Z UID:12856-1757116800-1758326399@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:Northern Ecuador Bird Tour with Sabrewing Nature Tours DESCRIPTION:Ecuador has long been considered one of the best birding destinations in the world\, and once you’re there\, you’ll understand why! On this exciting tour\, we’ll visit a wide variety of habitats as we travel from elevations of 14\,000 feet at Papallacta Pass down to 1\,000 feet at Silanche Reserve. \nOur tour will start in the famous Mindo area at Septimo Paraiso. From here\, we will explore the many birding hotspots of the region including Silanche Reserve\, Refugio Paz de las Aves where Angel Paz will feed his famous antpittas\, Tandayapa Pass\, and more! Highlights during this part of the tour could include Andean Cock-of-the-Rock\, Giant\, Moustached\, and Yellow-bellied Antpittas\, Plate-billed Mountain Toucan\, Toucan Barbet\, Scarlet-breasted Dacnis\, Rufous-winged\, Blue-whiskered\, Scarlet-browed\, Gray-and-gold\, and Tawny-crested Tanagers\, Oilbird\, and many more. \nOnce we are finished in the Mindo area\, we will move to the Eastern slope of the Andes on the other side of Quito. Here we will visit three lodges\, Guango\, Cabañas San Isidro\, and Wildsumaco. These lodges are located at a variety of elevations which will mean each time we change lodges we will see a host of new species. Highlights on this part of the trip could include Sword-billed Hummingbird\, Torrent Duck\, White-capped Dipper\, San Isidro Owl\, Golden-collared Toucanet\, Golden-collared Honeycreeper\, White-capped\, Saffron-crowned\, Golden-naped\, Beryl-spangled\, Blue-and-black\, Magpie\, White-lined\, Silver-beaked\, Blue-browed\, Orange-eared\, Spotted\, Yellow-bellied and Golden-eared Tanagers\, and much more. \nAll of these wonderful lodges provide great accommodations and amazing food. Previously on this itinerary\, we have seen over 500 species including 60+ hummingbirds! \nFor more information and to register\, please click here. URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/northern-ecuador-bird-tour-with-sabrewing-nature-tours/ CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Birding Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/207-Sabrewing-Ecuador.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250307T215550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T220125Z UID:12831-1756495800-1756504800@schoodicinstitute.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/205-Stars-Over-Schoodic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250307T172305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T172305Z UID:12823-1756409400-1756418400@schoodicinstitute.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screen-Shot-2023-03-28-at-1.06.26-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250707T142002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T133416Z UID:13390-1756287000-1756308600@schoodicinstitute.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bird-Carving-Wendell-Gilley.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250307T163553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T165229Z UID:12811-1756236600-1756245600@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:Welcome to the Milky Way II DESCRIPTION:Join us for this second offering of Welcome to the Milky Way! \nLess than half of the world’s people can see the Milky Way—our home galaxy—because of urban light pollution. But here in Acadia it shines brightly on clear\, moonless nights. The collective glow of its 200+ billion stars arches from horizon to horizon throughout the summer. \nAmateur astronomy Richard Luecke will explain our current understanding of the Milky Way\, our place in it\, and how you can view and appreciate its splendors. His image-enhanced\, indoor presentation will acquaint you with some of our galaxy’s most stunning features. \nWe will meet in Moore Auditorium on Schoodic Institute’s campus from 7:30pm – 8:30pm on Tuesday\, August 26th. Weather permitting\, attendees will be invited outdoors for a laser-guided tour of Maine’s stunning night sky and viewing of star clusters\, nebulae and far distant galaxies through a large astronomical telescope (8:30 – 10:00pm). Bring binoculars if you have them\, and dress warmer than you’d think necessary. \nCost: $15.00/person or $50.00/family of up to four \nBanner Photo by Harley Grady URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/welcome-to-the-milky-way-ii-2/ LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Family,MeetAtSchoodic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Welcome-to-the-Milky-Way.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250307T171052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T171052Z UID:12821-1756150200-1756159200@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:Of Asteroids\, Comets\, and Meteors... and Close Encounters DESCRIPTION:There are more things in our solar system than the eight planets and their moons. Millions of small bodies of rock\, ice and metal – asteroids\, comets and meteors – orbit the Sun. Many are awesome to behold against the dark night sky\, but some are potential threats to our planet. Amateur astronomer Richard Luecke will offer an indoor\, image-enhanced introduction to these celestial neighbors\, how to observe them\, and the risks they pose when their trajectories cross the Earth’s orbit around the sun. \nJoin us in Moore Auditorium on the Schoodic Institute campus from 7:30pm – 8:30pm on Monday\, August 25th. Weather permitting\, attendees will be invited outdoors for a laser-guided tour of Maine’s stunning night sky and viewing of star clusters\, nebulae and far distant galaxies through a large astronomical telescope (approximately 8:30pm – 10:00pm). Bring binoculars if you have them\, and dress warmer than you’d think necessary! \nSpace is limited! Please register below.\nCost: $15.00/person or $50.00/family of up to four \nNASA Photo / Comet NEOWISE 2019 URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/of-asteroids-comets-and-meteors-and-close-encounters-4/ LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Family,MeetAtSchoodic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screen-Shot-2023-03-28-at-1.06.26-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250307T183734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T215203Z UID:12826-1755977400-1755986400@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:Stars Over Schoodic DESCRIPTION:As darkness falls over the Schoodic Peninsula\, the Milky Way arches across the sky from horizon to horizon. Late summer’s most prominent constellations are suspended within its pale glow. \nAmateur astronomer Richard Luecke will take you on an indoor\, 50-minute image-enhanced journey along that river of starlight and introduce you to summer’s most prominent constellations. You’ll learn to identify Perseus\, Cassiopeia and Andromeda\, Cygnus the Swan\, and Aquila\, Zeus’s pet eagle. Your journey will end in the constellation Sagittarius\, which marks the heart of the Milky Way Galaxy. It glistens with star clusters and glowing clouds of interstellar gas that even our naked eyes can perceive in the Schoodic’s dark sky. \nWe will meet in Moore Auditorium on Schoodic Institute’s campus from 7:30pm – 8:30pm on Saturday\, August 23rd. Weather permitting\, we’ll venture outside for a green laser tour (8:30 – 10:00pm)\, where you’ll meet these sky wonders face-to-face – and likely see a few flashing meteors! A large astronomical telescope will provide stunning views of the ET Cluster\, the Great Andromeda Galaxy\, the Dumbbell Nebula and more. Bring binoculars if you have them\, and dress warmer than you’d think necessary! URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/stars-over-schoodic/ LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Family,MeetAtSchoodic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/205-Stars-Over-Schoodic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250307T161907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T114533Z UID:12806-1755804600-1755813600@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:Welcome to the Milky Way DESCRIPTION:Less than half of the world’s people can see the Milky Way—our home galaxy—because of urban light pollution. But here in Acadia it shines brightly on clear\, moonless nights. The collective glow of its 200+ billion stars arches from horizon to horizon throughout the summer. \nAmateur astronomy Richard Luecke will explain our current understanding of the Milky Way\, our place in it\, and how you can view and appreciate its splendors. His image-enhanced\, indoor presentation will acquaint you with some of our galaxy’s most stunning features. \nWe will meet in Moore Auditorium on Schoodic Institute’s campus from 7:30pm – 8:30pm on Thursday\, August 21st. Weather permitting\, attendees will be invited outdoors for a laser-guided tour of Maine’s stunning night sky and viewing of star clusters\, nebulae and far distant galaxies through a large astronomical telescope (8:30 – 10:00pm). Bring binoculars if you have them\, and dress warmer than you’d think necessary! \nCost: $15.00/person or $50.00/family of up to four \nBanner Photo by Harley Grady URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/welcome-to-the-milky-way-4/ LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Education,Family,MeetAtSchoodic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Welcome-to-the-Milky-Way.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250312T142539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T114526Z UID:12851-1755802800-1755813600@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:2025 Maine Outdoor Film Festival at Schoodic Institute DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nMany thanks to our sponsor\, Design Group Collaborative. Offering architectural and interior design services at all stages of your project\, collaboration is at the heart of DGC’s practice. DGC takes a unique approach to participatory design with customers to achieve responsive project solutions that fit your needs. Learn more at dgcarchitects.com. \nScheduled Program:\n*Film Program Subject To Change* \nOCEAN PURSUITS | 11.67 minutes | by Casey Nava | Maine | Short synopsis: Surfing and creativity intersect in Maine in winter. \nTENDING THE TIDES | 5.25 minutes | by Trixie Betz | Maine | Short synopsis: Maine hosts the nation’s first registered Seaweed and Shellfish Aquaculture Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship programs. Tending the Tides follows young participants as they build careers on the water. Through hands-on training and mentorship\, these future sea farmers gain skills to thrive in Maine’s growing aquaculture industry – while helping sustain the state’s working waterfronts. \nTHE SNOWY OWLS OF LOGAN AIRPORT | 8.98 minutes | by Anna M Miller | United States | Short synopsis: Norman Smith\, often referred to as the “Owl Man of Logan Airport” has been relocating snowy owls from Boston’s busiest runways for the last 43 years. \nYOUR LAST BEST: A MEMPHIS ROX STORY | 16.32 minutes | by Glen Janssens | United States | Short synopsis: Hope comes to a South Memphis neighborhood that has struggled with basic resources. It takes the unlikely form of a climbing gym\, where Jarmond Johnson and others experience different outcomes on the wall. \n2 LEGS IS 2 EASY | 6.42 minutes | by Tamara Susa | United States | Short synopsis: Steve Karczewski was born with bone cancer in his leg. After a year of chemotherapy\, his leg was amputated above the knee. Nowadays\, Steve is seen on the slopes of Roaring Fork Valley. He was recruited by Challenge Aspen in 2008 to join their Paralympic racing team. There\, coaches trained him to ski without a prosthetic\, on one ski. \nFOOTPRINTS ON KATMAI | 21.83 minutes | by Max Romey | United States | Short synopsis: Following his Grandmother’s footsteps to one of the most remote and bear-strewn beaches in Alaska\, painter Max Romey discovers that an ocean of problems is closer to home than he could have imagined. \nABOUT DAMN TIME | 25.9 minutes | by Dana Romanoff | United States | Short synopsis: A boatman’s tale about the women who row the iconic dories in the Grand Canyon\, their struggles to break into the current\, and the passing of the oars to the next generation. \n  URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2025-maine-outdoor-film-festival-at-schoodic-institute/ CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,MeetAtSchoodic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MOFF-2024-Web-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250415T024121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T201411Z UID:12988-1755630000-1755635400@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:Be a Climate Muskox: Fighting Defeatism with Ice Age Resilience feat. Jacquelyn Gill DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2025 Summer Lecture Series!\nJoin us in person at Schoodic Institute or online via Zoom on Tuesday\, August 19 at 7:00pm for Be a Climate Muskox: Fighting Defeatism with Ice Age Resilience featuring Dr. Jacquelyn Gill\, Professor of Paleoecology and the Director of the BEAST Lab at the University of Maine. \nClimate change is already reshaping our world. Yet as the impacts accelerate\, global action continues to lag behind the scale of the crisis. This growing mismatch between urgency and response has fueled a rising sense of climate despair. In this hopeful talk\, paleoecologist Dr. Jacquelyn Gill traces the evolution of the climate conversation—from early warnings to the emotional turning point of 2018\, when public discourse began to shift toward anxiety and even doom. \nBut what if we looked to the past to guide our response to an uncertain future? Enter the muskox: a shaggy Ice Age survivor and powerful symbol of collective\, justice-driven resilience. We’ll explore why being a climate muskox can help us transition from grief and despair to action\, from the world-saving impact of the Montreal Protocol to recent climate victories led by youth in the courts. \nDr. Jacquelyn Gill is an internationally recognized paleoecologist and multiple award-winning science communicator. She is a Professor of Paleoecology and the Director of the BEAST Lab at the University of Maine. In addition to her passion for research and teaching\, Dr. Gill is also dedicated to sharing science with the public. She was the co-creator of one of the first climate podcasts Warm Regards\, as well as the forthcoming show Jax & Phoebe Make a Planet. URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2025-summer-lecture-series-jacquelyn-gill/ LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States CATEGORIES:Evening Lectures,MeetAtSchoodic,Summer Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Summer-Lecture-Series-Gill.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250618T213719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T125710Z UID:13318-1755594000-1755601200@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:BioBlitz for a Resilient Forest Future (at Cousins River) DESCRIPTION:iNaturalist Early-Detection Training with MCHT and Schoodic Institute\nCurious about how introduced insects are affecting Maine’s trees? Want to go out in the woods and identify species? Join Schoodic Institute and Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) for an iNaturalist early-detection training and be a forest health detective! \nLearn how to identify species of management interest\, including harmful insects and at-risk species\, and report them using iNaturalist. Researchers use these data to monitor the distribution of these species and maintain healthy forests. After the event\, you’ll be able to take these skills with you and continue reporting your observations of these species wherever you encounter them. \nWhen and where?\nRain or shine\, join us from 9am – 11am on August 19 at Cousins River Fields & Marsh Preserve in Yarmouth\, ME (find on Google Maps). \nWe will meet at 9am\, and scientists from Schoodic Institute and MCHT will first lead a training about how to use iNaturalist and identify our focal species. After the training\, volunteers will go out into Cousins River to look for and record observations of these species and participate in a BioBlitz to identify as many species as possible. \nWhat to bring?\n Please bring a smartphone or other device compatible with iNaturalist (helpful tip: if you don’t already have the iNaturalist app downloaded to your device\, we suggest doing so prior to the event!). If you don’t have a device\, reach out to us ahead of the event and we will provide tablets for use. We also recommend bringing sunscreen and water\, and wearing comfortable walking shoes. \nQuestions? Reach out to Kyle Lima at klima@schoodicinstitute.org. URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/mcht-biobiltz-cousins-river/ CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Participatory Science ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/41-Bioblitz-Banner-2025-Final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250809 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250204T192813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T150522Z UID:12705-1754179200-1754697599@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:2025 Sea & Sky at Acadia National Park with Carol Douglas DESCRIPTION:Transform your plein air painting skills in this week-long oil\, acrylic\, pastel\, and watercolor workshop on the beautiful coast of Maine! All that while spending a week at Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park. \nFar from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor\, Schoodic Peninsula has dramatic rock formations\, windblown pines\, pounding surf and stunning mountain views that draw visitors from around the world. \nYou might look up from your easel to see dolphins\, humpback whales or seals cavorting in the waves. Herring gulls visit while eiders and cormorants splash about. \nA day trip to the harbor at Corea\, ME is included. Far off the beaten path\, Corea\, ME is a village of small frame houses\, fishing piers and lobster traps. Its working fleet bustles in and out of the harbor. \nConcentrate on painting\nMeals and accommodations at the beautiful Schoodic Institute are included in your fee. That includes a lobster boil by a real Corea fisherman. We’re right on Schoodic Point so we have unrivalled (and permitted) access to the park. \nAll mediums welcome\nThis workshop is aimed at helping painters refine their personal technique in watercolor\, pastel\, oils and acrylics. It will help you find your own voice and style\, without becoming anyone’s clone. This is an intensive class\, with morning and afternoon on-site painting sessions and lunch-time demos. Classes are kept small so every student gets the attention they deserve. \nCarol Douglas has 20 years’ experience teaching students of all levels in watercolor\, oils\, acrylics and pastels. Her Acadia workshops are very popular. “This was the best painting instruction I have ever had. Carol’s advice in color mixing was particularly eye-opening. Her explanations are clear and easy to understand. She is very approachable and supportive. I would take this course again in a heartbeat.” (Carol T.) \nEasily accessible\nIt’s easy to get to painting locations on the Schoodic Peninsula. A ring road with frequent pull-offs means you never walk more than a few hundred feet to your painting destination. \nFly or drive\nSchoodic is only 90 minutes from Bangor International Airport. Or wind your way up from Boston along historic\, scenic coastal Route 1. \nThe one-week workshop is $1\,818\, including five days accommodation in a private room with shared bath\, meals\, snacks\, and instruction. Or\, take the workshop as a commuter for $913. Accommodations for non-painting partners and guests are also available. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nQuestions? Please reach out to Carol Douglas at malerincd@gmail.com. URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/sea-sky-at-acadia-national-park-with-carol-douglas/ CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,MeetAtSchoodic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/268-Carol-Douglas-Website-Banner-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250707T141751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T141751Z UID:13388-1753176600-1753198200@schoodicinstitute.org 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-2/ CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Family,MeetAtSchoodic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bird-Carving-Wendell-Gilley.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250311T165416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T172359Z UID:12843-1752537600-1752883199@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:Acadia’s Puffins\, Peregrines\, and Loons with Schoodic Institute DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest! This event is reached max capacity.\nFor more information on our 2025 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. \nSchoodic Institute’s Seth Benz will lead this leisurely tour designed to enhance your enjoyment of all birds\, especially those that nest in Acadia National Park or its immediate surroundings. \nWe’ll move at a leisurely pace while learning about 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\, 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 mid-July tour is designed to do just that. \nRegistration is required. The program cost is $1\,295 per participant. Space is limited so register quickly! \nDay 1: Check-in is at 3pm. “Acadia’s Puffins\, Peregrines\, and Loons begins on the Schoodic Institute campus at 4:30pm with introductions and orientation. This late afternoon will feature the start of field birding. A reception will precede 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 visit a loon sanctuary with the possibility of seeing a recently hatched loon chick or two. We’ll also visit a Peregrine Falcon eyrie site.  Lunch will be in the field (carefully packed in a cooler along with water). The Cadillac Mountain Summit is included.  We’ll return to campus by 5:00pm for leisure time before the 6:00pm dinner. Dinner this last night features 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\,295.00 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 host\, gas stop snacks\, and gratuities. An Acadia National Park pass may be necessary if you will be traveling in the park in your own vehicle while not on this tour. These will be available to purchase at check-in or while on campus for $35. \nTRANSPORTATION OPTIONS \n\nYou can drive directly to Schoodic Institute\nGet picked up in Bangor\, Maine at either the airport (at 2 pm)\, or\nPick up at Odlin Road Park & Ride (at 2 pm) near the airport (this is a safe\, patrolled parking lot).\nWe’ll return you to Bangor by 12pm noon on Day 4. If you are making a plane reservation\, please plan your departure after 2pm. URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/acadias-puffins-peregrines-and-loons-with-schoodic-institute/ CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Birding Tours,Community,MeetAtSchoodic,Puffins of Petit Manan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/206-Acadias-Peregrines-Puffins-and-Loons-New-Tour-Final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250605T124256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T124256Z UID:13259-1752082200-1752087600@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:Chebacco Author Program: Gifts from Former Shores with Bonnie Newsom and Catherine Schmitt DESCRIPTION:Shell mounds—rich in clam and oyster shells\, animal bones\, tools\, and pottery—reveal the long-term\, year-round presence and sophisticated stewardship of marine resources by Wabanaki people. A 1993 underwater discovery of oyster shells\, dating back 9\,000 years\, supports evidence of ancient coastal living when sea levels were lower. Today\, while warming waters are enabling the return of oysters\, rising waters and storms threaten the integrity of cultural heritage sites. Preserving shell mounds and the Wabanaki knowledge they hold offers vital lessons for sustainable living in a changing world. \nJoin Bonnie Newsom and Catherine Schmitt as they journey through thousands of years of dynamic coastal transformation and enduring human presence. Through the lens of ancient shell mounds\, they will explore the sophisticated foodways\, seasonal movements\, and environmental stewardship of Wabanaki people\, past and present. This program is based on the 2025 Chebacco article Gifts from Former Shores. \nThis program is a collaboration between the MDI Historical Society and the Northeast Harbor Library. It will be offered in person at the Northeast Harbor Library (1 Joy Road Mount Desert\, ME\, 04662) and remotely via Zoom\, and it will be recorded for later viewing. \nPlease Register at: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/13287794 \nDr. Bonnie Newsom is a member of the Penobscot Nation and an archaeologist who is interested in the pre-contact lifeways of the Wabanaki peoples. She is an Associate Professor of Anthropology and Faculty Associate in the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine. She and her husband Les are both military veterans\, and they live in Eddington\, Maine. They have four children and three grandsons.  \nCatherine Schmitt is a science communication specialist with Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, and previously served as a science writer and communications director for Maine Sea Grant at the University of Maine. She is the author of the books Historic Acadia National Park\, The President’s Salmon\, and A Coastal Companion: A Year in the Gulf of Maine from Cape Cod to Canada\, as well as articles and essays for varied publications. She lives in Bangor. URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/chebacco-author-program-gifts-from-former-shores-with-bonnie-newsom-and-catherine-schmitt/ CATEGORIES:Evening Lectures END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T203000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250414T214155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T125835Z UID:13004-1752001200-1752006600@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:No Time to Wait: Science Organizations as the New Adaptation Leaders feat. Doug Parsons DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2025 Summer Lecture Series!\nJoin us in person at Schoodic Institute or online via Zoom on Tuesday\, July 8 at 7:00pm for No Time to Wait: Science Organizations as the New Adaptation Leaders featuring Doug Parsons\, Director of America Adapts Media and host of America Adapts – The Climate Change Podcast. \nDoug Parsons is the Director of America Adapts Media and host of America Adapts – The Climate Change Podcast.\nAs the federal government steps back from climate leadership and science comes under increasing attack\, the role of science organizations has never been more critical. At the local level\, these groups are essential in not just advancing climate adaptation but also creating widespread awareness of its urgency. Too often\, adaptation is overlooked in climate discussions\, yet it is vital for protecting communities and ecosystems. In this talk\, Doug Parsons\, host of America Adapts – The Climate Change Podcast\, will explore how research institutions can lead the way in bridging the gap between science\, policy\, and public understanding. With real-world examples and insights from his global storytelling\, Doug will highlight why now is the time for science organizations to step up\, ensuring that adaptation becomes a central focus in the climate conversation. \nDoug Parsons is the Director of America Adapts Media and host of America Adapts – The Climate Change Podcast. A recognized leader in climate adaptation\, Doug has worked at the intersection of science communication\, policy\, and media for over a decade. He has traveled the world telling stories of adaptation\, highlighting the people\, policies\, and innovations shaping our climate future. His career includes roles with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the National Park Service\, as well as adaptation work in Australia. Doug is a sought-after speaker\, consultant\, and storyteller\, helping organizations and audiences understand the urgency and opportunities in climate adaptation. URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/summer-lecture-series-doug-parsons/ LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Evening Lectures,MeetAtSchoodic,Summer Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Summer-Lecture-Series-Parsons.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250713 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250226T200634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T200634Z UID:12750-1751760000-1752364799@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:2025 The Unforeseen Wilderness: Nature\, Bookbinding\, and Photography with Eliot Dudik DESCRIPTION:Join a small group of folks for a six-day intensive workshop exploring an unusual confluence of interests: bookbinding\, photography\, and nature walks in one of the most profound places on Earth: Acadia National Park. Tranquility and focus will be our guide as we lodge and work on the Schoodic Peninsula\, often referred to as the “quiet side” of Acadia\, dividing our time between classroom bookbinding sessions and stepping out into a wonderland of spruce\, granite\, and sea. \nThe workshop is led by bookmaker\, photographer\, and educator Eliot Dudik\, who directs the photography program at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg\, Virginia. He has spent every summer and winter in Maine for the past decade working on his own long-form photography projects\, teaching photography and bookbinding workshops\, and exploring the coast of Maine\, especially the dreamscape of Acadia National Park. He has been visualizing this unique workshop for years and is excited to work with you this summer!\n \nThe structure of the course: Throughout our week together\, we will meet in our workspace to explore bookbinding basics including methods\, materials\, and book structures. All bookbinding tools and materials will be provided. We will practice four different bindings over the course of the week\, each building on skills learned in the previous lesson. These books will be blank and can be used as journals or sketchbooks. \nEach day will be split between classroom bookbinding tutorials and nature walks in the woods of Acadia National Park. Excursions will include morning or afternoon walks\, as well as full day trips to the busier and more popular/populated parts of Acadia on Mount Desert Island. On these nature walks\, we will attempt to take in the famously breathtaking beauty while using cameras\, pencils\, or other artistic tools and Wendel Berry’s essay: The Unforeseen Wilderness to inspire our individualized experiences. \n \nAt the conclusion of our week together\, we will each create a short edit and sequence of photographs\, writings\, sketches\, collages\, or other artworks made in Acadia and produce small books of the work. The photographs can be made with cell phones or more sophisticated digital cameras. Participants will bring their own cameras and ideally a laptop with Adobe Photoshop installed. \nThe available lodging and meal plan complete this unique and immersive experience\, allowing us to disconnect from our everyday lives and truly experience something special\, uniquely embedded inside the national park. This workshop is intentionally limited to a small group of participants to enhance the individualized experience; don’t delay signing up as this workshop will fill quickly! \nFor any questions regarding the workshop\, please contact Eliot directly at eliot@eliotdudik.com. \n  URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2025-unforeseen-wilderness-with-eliot-dudik/ CATEGORIES:Art Workshops,Arts,MeetAtSchoodic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Eliot-Dudik-Workshop-2024-Banner-Final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250618T213444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T185619Z UID:13315-1751533200-1751540400@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:BioBlitz for a Resilient Forest Future (at Schoodic Forest) DESCRIPTION:iNaturalist Early-Detection Training with MCHT and Schoodic Institute\nCurious about how introduced insects are affecting Maine’s trees? Want to go out in the woods and identify species? Join Schoodic Institute and Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) for an iNaturalist early-detection training and be a forest health detective! \nLearn how to identify species of management interest\, including harmful insects and at-risk species\, and report them using iNaturalist. Researchers use these data to monitor the distribution of these species and maintain healthy forests. After the event\, you’ll be able to take these skills with you and continue reporting your observations of these species wherever you encounter them. \nWhen and where?\nRain or shine\, join us from 9am – 11am on July 3 at Schoodic Forest in Winter Harbor\, ME (find on Google Maps or scroll down to view). \nWe will meet here at 9am\, and scientists from Schoodic Institute and MCHT will first lead a training about how to use iNaturalist and identify our focal species. After the training\, volunteers will go out into Schoodic Woods to look for and record observations of these species and participate in a BioBlitz to identify as many species as possible. \nWhat to bring?\n Please bring a smartphone or other device compatible with iNaturalist (helpful tip: if you don’t already have the iNaturalist app downloaded to your device\, we suggest doing so prior to the event!). If you don’t have a device\, reach out to us ahead of the event and we will provide tablets for use. We also recommend bringing sunscreen and water\, and wearing comfortable walking shoes. \nQuestions? Reach out to Kyle Lima at klima@schoodicinstitute.org. \nPhoto by Natalia Portales URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/mcht-biobiltz-schoodic-forest/ CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community,Schoodic Science ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/41-Bioblitz-Banner-2025-Final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250623T123842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T130731Z UID:13332-1751275800-1751297400@schoodicinstitute.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Family,MeetAtSchoodic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bird-Carving-Wendell-Gilley.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250707 DTSTAMP:20260405T165224 CREATED:20250513T114618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T114749Z UID:13195-1751155200-1751846399@schoodicinstitute.org SUMMARY:Landscape Painting in Acadia with the New York Academy of Art DESCRIPTION:Join the New York Academy of Art at Schoodic Institute in Winter Harbor\, Maine from June 29 – July 6!\nCourse Description: Be inspired by the rocky coasts and forests of Maine’s Acadia National Park in this plein air landscape painting retreat led by Ard Berge and sponsored by the New York Academy of Art. Over eight days\, explore nature drawing\, the colors of sunlight on surf\, and quick painting on locations mined by Thomas Cole and Frederic Edwin Church. The retreat fees include meals and shared housing at Schoodic Institute\, inside Acadia National Park\, as well as five days of optional instruction. \nSchoodic Peninsula and Acadia National Park: Schoodic Point is a coastal “neck” that projects into the Gulf of Maine and is adjacent to Frenchman’s Bay and Mt. Desert Island. Although Schoodic Peninsula is the only part of Acadia National Park that is connected to the mainland\, it tends to be significantly less crowded than Mt. Desert Island. The peninsula contains many beautiful vistas along its shoreline\, as well as hiking trails. Winter Harbor is the nearest village to Schoodic Point and features a grocery store as well as seasonal restaurants\, galleries\, and shops. \nLodging and Meals: Accommodations are provided by our partner\, Schoodic Institute\, at the Schoodic Education and Research Center (SERC) which they manage. The SERC facility is an educational and research campus located on Schoodic Point and is the only provider of housing inside Acadia National Park. Housing includes a private bedroom with a shared bathroom and common area. Six days of meals\, including hot breakfast\, bag lunch\, and dinner\, are offered from Monday\, July 1st through Saturday\, July 6th. Pack lunches and snacks are provided daily so you can paint the landscape. Our final dinner will be a traditional Downeast Maine Lobster Supper. \nTravel: The retreat-workshop does not provide transportation. Participants will need their own vehicle in order to drive themselves between sites within the park. By Car: Schoodic Institute is a nine (9) hour drive from New York City by car. By Air: Flights from New York City to Bangor International Airport are approximately one-and-a-half (1.5) hours. Major car rental companies are available at the airport. The drive from Bangor\, Maine to Schoodic Institute is approximately one-and-a-half (1.5) hours. \nFees: The retreat-workshop fees are $2\,395 and cover 7 nights lodging\, 6 days of 3 square meals\, and 1 memorable educational experience to transform your painting practice!  (Local commuter rates and non-painting partner rates are available too upon request.) \nFor more information and to enroll\, please visit: https://www.academyeverywhere.com/courses/in-person-landscape-painting-in-acadia-maine-workshop-summer-2025 \n  URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/landscape-painting-in-acadia-with-the-new-york-academy-of-art/ LOCATION:Schoodic Institute\, 9 Atterbury Circle\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Workshops,Arts,MeetAtSchoodic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://schoodicinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Landscape-Painting-Acadia-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR