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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T193000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T194158
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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/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T190000
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SUMMARY:Be a Climate Muskox: Fighting Defeatism with Ice Age Resilience feat. Jacquelyn Gill
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2025 Summer Lecture Series!\nJoin us in person at Schoodic Institute or online via Zoom on Tuesday\, August 19 at 7:00pm for Be a Climate Muskox: Fighting Defeatism with Ice Age Resilience featuring Dr. Jacquelyn Gill\, Professor of Paleoecology and the Director of the BEAST Lab at the University of Maine. \nClimate change is already reshaping our world. Yet as the impacts accelerate\, global action continues to lag behind the scale of the crisis. This growing mismatch between urgency and response has fueled a rising sense of climate despair. In this hopeful talk\, paleoecologist Dr. Jacquelyn Gill traces the evolution of the climate conversation—from early warnings to the emotional turning point of 2018\, when public discourse began to shift toward anxiety and even doom. \nBut what if we looked to the past to guide our response to an uncertain future? Enter the muskox: a shaggy Ice Age survivor and powerful symbol of collective\, justice-driven resilience. We’ll explore why being a climate muskox can help us transition from grief and despair to action\, from the world-saving impact of the Montreal Protocol to recent climate victories led by youth in the courts. \nDr. Jacquelyn Gill is an internationally recognized paleoecologist and multiple award-winning science communicator. She is a Professor of Paleoecology and the Director of the BEAST Lab at the University of Maine. In addition to her passion for research and teaching\, Dr. Gill is also dedicated to sharing science with the public. She was the co-creator of one of the first climate podcasts Warm Regards\, as well as the forthcoming show Jax & Phoebe Make a Planet.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2025-summer-lecture-series-jacquelyn-gill/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Lectures,MeetAtSchoodic,Summer Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T110000
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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/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Participatory Science
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250809
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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/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T153000
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SUMMARY:Bird Carving with Wendell Gilley Museum
DESCRIPTION:See how it’s done! Join us at Schoodic Institute with special guest carver Jim Vekasi from the Wendell Gilley Museum for hands-on bird carving demonstrations outside the Welcome Center at Rockefeller Hall. \nVisit with Jim and pick up a carving knife yourself – there is no charge to give it a try! Then visit the display of bird carvings from the Wendell Gilley Museum inside the Welcome Center. \nJim is a longtime carver with the Gilley\, as well as being a retired Acadia National Park employee who was deeply involved during the establishment of Schoodic Institute 25 years ago.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/bird-carving-with-wendell-gilley-museum-2/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Family,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719
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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/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Birding Tours,Community,MeetAtSchoodic,Puffins of Petit Manan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T190000
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SUMMARY:Chebacco Author Program: Gifts from Former Shores with Bonnie Newsom and Catherine Schmitt
DESCRIPTION:Shell mounds—rich in clam and oyster shells\, animal bones\, tools\, and pottery—reveal the long-term\, year-round presence and sophisticated stewardship of marine resources by Wabanaki people. A 1993 underwater discovery of oyster shells\, dating back 9\,000 years\, supports evidence of ancient coastal living when sea levels were lower. Today\, while warming waters are enabling the return of oysters\, rising waters and storms threaten the integrity of cultural heritage sites. Preserving shell mounds and the Wabanaki knowledge they hold offers vital lessons for sustainable living in a changing world. \nJoin Bonnie Newsom and Catherine Schmitt as they journey through thousands of years of dynamic coastal transformation and enduring human presence. Through the lens of ancient shell mounds\, they will explore the sophisticated foodways\, seasonal movements\, and environmental stewardship of Wabanaki people\, past and present. This program is based on the 2025 Chebacco article Gifts from Former Shores. \nThis program is a collaboration between the MDI Historical Society and the Northeast Harbor Library. It will be offered in person at the Northeast Harbor Library (1 Joy Road Mount Desert\, ME\, 04662) and remotely via Zoom\, and it will be recorded for later viewing. \nPlease Register at: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/13287794 \nDr. Bonnie Newsom is a member of the Penobscot Nation and an archaeologist who is interested in the pre-contact lifeways of the Wabanaki peoples. She is an Associate Professor of Anthropology and Faculty Associate in the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine. She and her husband Les are both military veterans\, and they live in Eddington\, Maine. They have four children and three grandsons.  \nCatherine Schmitt is a science communication specialist with Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, and previously served as a science writer and communications director for Maine Sea Grant at the University of Maine. She is the author of the books Historic Acadia National Park\, The President’s Salmon\, and A Coastal Companion: A Year in the Gulf of Maine from Cape Cod to Canada\, as well as articles and essays for varied publications. She lives in Bangor.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/chebacco-author-program-gifts-from-former-shores-with-bonnie-newsom-and-catherine-schmitt/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Evening Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T194158
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SUMMARY:No Time to Wait: Science Organizations as the New Adaptation Leaders feat. Doug Parsons
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2025 Summer Lecture Series!\nJoin us in person at Schoodic Institute or online via Zoom on Tuesday\, July 8 at 7:00pm for No Time to Wait: Science Organizations as the New Adaptation Leaders featuring Doug Parsons\, Director of America Adapts Media and host of America Adapts – The Climate Change Podcast. \nDoug Parsons is the Director of America Adapts Media and host of America Adapts – The Climate Change Podcast.\nAs the federal government steps back from climate leadership and science comes under increasing attack\, the role of science organizations has never been more critical. At the local level\, these groups are essential in not just advancing climate adaptation but also creating widespread awareness of its urgency. Too often\, adaptation is overlooked in climate discussions\, yet it is vital for protecting communities and ecosystems. In this talk\, Doug Parsons\, host of America Adapts – The Climate Change Podcast\, will explore how research institutions can lead the way in bridging the gap between science\, policy\, and public understanding. With real-world examples and insights from his global storytelling\, Doug will highlight why now is the time for science organizations to step up\, ensuring that adaptation becomes a central focus in the climate conversation. \nDoug Parsons is the Director of America Adapts Media and host of America Adapts – The Climate Change Podcast. A recognized leader in climate adaptation\, Doug has worked at the intersection of science communication\, policy\, and media for over a decade. He has traveled the world telling stories of adaptation\, highlighting the people\, policies\, and innovations shaping our climate future. His career includes roles with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the National Park Service\, as well as adaptation work in Australia. Doug is a sought-after speaker\, consultant\, and storyteller\, helping organizations and audiences understand the urgency and opportunities in climate adaptation.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/summer-lecture-series-doug-parsons/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Evening Lectures,MeetAtSchoodic,Summer Lecture Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250713
DTSTAMP:20260405T194158
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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/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Art Workshops,Arts,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T194158
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/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community,Schoodic Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T194158
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/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Family,MeetAtSchoodic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTSTAMP:20260405T194158
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T194158
CREATED:20250415T213717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T012155Z
UID:13007-1749582000-1749587400@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:What "Maine Won't Wait" Looks Like in Action feat. Ivan Fernandez\, Maggie Kelly-Boyd\, and Parker Gassett
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2025 Summer Lecture Series premiere event!\nJoin us in person at Schoodic Institute or online via Zoom on Tuesday\, June 10 at 7:00pm for What “Maine Won’t Wait” Looks Like in Action\, our Summer Lecture Series opening event featuring Ivan Fernandez\, Ph.D\, Maggie Kelly-Boyd\, and Parker Gassett\, Ph.D. \nDuring the lecture\, the panel will discuss Maine’s updated 2024 climate action plan that builds upon the award-winning 2020 “Maine Won’t Wait” climate action plan\, addressing climate change impacts\, building resilience\, and meeting statutory emission reduction targets. This was the first integrated climate action plan for Maine\, encompassing mitigation\, adaptation\, and resilience. Developed through extensive collaboration with over 200 working group members\, more than 1\,000 survey responses\, and multiple public engagements\, the plan outlines strategies for individuals\, communities\, and businesses. \n \nIvan J. Fernandez\, Ph.D\, is Professor Emeritus and Climate Research Scientist in the School of Forest Resources\, Climate Change Institute\, and School of Food and Agriculture at the University of Maine\, and Director of the Maine Climate Science Information Exchange. Among other awards\, he was made a Distinguished Maine Professor in 2007\, CASE/Carnegie in Washington DC named him Professor of the Year for Maine in 2008\, he was named a fellow in the Soil Science Society of America in 2010 and was the 2018 President’s Public Service Achievement Award recipient at the University of Maine. He has served on various U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Science Advisory Board committees in Washington DC since 2000 and has led the Maine’s Climate Future assessments in 2009\, 2015\, and 2020. In 2019 he was appointed to the Maine Climate Council\, serves as co-Chair of its Scientific and Technical Subcommittee\, and is a member of its Natural Working Lands working group. He is currently on the Board of Directors for the Schoodic Institute. \n Maggie Kelly-Boyd is the Natural Resources Climate Policy Advisor with the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future. In this role\, she supports state policy and programs related to natural resources\, climate change issues\, and climate adaptation for Maine’s natural resource industries and communities. Maggie helps Maine implement the state’s key climate action strategies\, such as supporting farming\, forestry\, and fisheries industries in Maine in adapting to climate change\, and improving monitoring of inland\, coastal and marine ecosystems to increase resilience. \nParker Gassett\, Ph.D\, is the Assistant Director of the Maine Climate Science Information Exchange at the University of Maine\, where he coordinates climate science initiatives in support of the Maine Climate Council and State Climate Action Plan. With a Ph.D in Environmental Science from the University of Maine and extensive experience in climate resilience and adaptation\, Parker bridges the gap between scientific research and community action. As a member of the Maine Climate Council’s Community Resilience Working Group and co-coordinator of the Maine Climate Change Adaptation Providers Network\, he works to strengthen Maine’s response to climate challenges. His research focuses on coastal environmental monitoring and restoration\, community science\, and climate adaptation strategies\, with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals addressing coastal acidification\, community resilience\, and state-level climate action. Parker’s background includes leadership roles in outdoor education with Outward Bound and conservation work with AmeriCorps\, demonstrating his commitment to both environmental stewardship and community engagement. His contributions have been recognized through various awards\, including the Outstanding Service Award from the Maine Fishermen’s Forum and the EE360 Fellowship from the North American Association of Environmental Education.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/summer-lecture-series-climate-action/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Lectures,MeetAtSchoodic,Summer Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T194158
CREATED:20250516T132724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T133032Z
UID:13206-1749488400-1749492000@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:MDI Science Cafe: Exploring Future Sea Levels with Science\, History\, and Art on Mount Desert Island
DESCRIPTION:How do we document the changing coastline of Mount Desert Island? How can history\, science\, and art come together to help us understand and prepare for the future? \nOn June 9\, join MDI Biological Laboratory Science Cafe panelists Raney Bench (Executive Director at Mount Desert Island Historical Society)\, artist Jennifer Booher\, Catherine Schmitt (Science Communication Specialist at Schoodic Institute) at this hybrid event to discuss how the “Coast Lines” project uses community art\, and science to track sea levels & storm surges. \nPart of the Landscape of Change initiative\, Coast Lines is a public science-history-art project focused on documenting past\, present\, and future storm surges and sea levels on Mount Desert Island. In 2024\, this work took on new and greater relevance as multiple record-setting winter storms impacted waterfronts and ecosystems all around the island. \nJoin us for an update on installations of the “Coast Lines” stencil that involved community partners\, teachers\, and students\, as well as how sea level observations contributed by volunteers have informed scientific models of future sea levels and storms. \nThe panel will also share some lessons learned from engaging the community in thinking about the coastal landscape and how it is changing\, both subtly and dramatically\, and where we’d like to go from here. \nTo register\, please click here.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/mdi-science-cafe-exploring-future-sea-levels-with-science-history-art-on-mount-desert-island/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Community,Evening Lectures,Landscape of Change,Science Communication
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTSTAMP:20260405T194158
CREATED:20250122T205003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T234907Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Wilderness First Aid by SOLO
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest. This event has now reached maximum capacity. Please consider joining us instead for our June 4-5 session or contact Michelle Pinkham at 207-288-1356 or mpinkham@schoodicinstitute.org to be placed on a waiting list.\nAccidents happen. People get hurt\, sick\, or lost. The temperature drops\, the wind picks up\, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do? Many backcountry emergencies are preventable\, and even when bad things happen\, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. By learning a few basic skills\, you can make the difference between a good outcome and a bad one – and maybe even save a life. \nWilderness First Aid is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family\, friends\, and outdoor groups. It also meets ACA guidelines. \nInstructor Gerry Brache will teach the 16-hour-long course (spanning two days)\, which will focus on the basic skills of: Response and Assessment\, Musculoskeletal Injuries\, Environmental Emergencies\, Survival Skills\, Soft Tissue Injuries\, and Medical Emergencies. The course will be held on the Schoodic Institute campus in Wright Hall (classroom 110)\, from 8:00am – 5:00pm each day (May 28th and May 29th)\, with a 30-minute lunch break. A bagged lunch is included in the cost of registration and will be provided both days. This course will have indoor and outdoor sessions throughout both days\, and students should be prepared for various types of weather. Please dress accordingly; we recommend rain gear and warm layers. Energy snacks and a water bottle are also encouraged. \nAn optional CPR Training and Certification course will be available for an additional fee and will be held at the end of class on May 29th from approximately 5:00pm – 7:30pm. \nRegistration for this course is $225 (lunch included). \nShould You Need to Cancel Your Event Registration\nThere is a $35 processing fee for any cancellation made 15 days or more prior to the conference date. No refunds will be given for cancellations within 14 days of the conference date. \nInterested in saving on your commute? Check out our overnight accommodations on campus! To find out what accommodations and meals may be available\, reach out to Megan Moshier at (207) 288-1337 or email mmoshier@schoodicinstitute.org to check rates and availability.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2025-wilderness-first-aid-wfa-by-solo/
LOCATION:Wright Hall at Schoodic Institute\, 9 Atterbury Circle\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T194158
CREATED:20250427T171230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T010437Z
UID:13142-1747818000-1747821600@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Southwest Harbor Coastal Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to document coastal flooding in your community!\nClimate change and sea level rise are already driving our high tides higher\, causing coastal floods up and down the shores of Maine. In order to adapt\, we need to increase our understanding of what water level and weather conditions lead to local flooding. \nThe Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) is collaborating with the Town of Southwest Harbor to conduct a community-driven climate vulnerability assessment to identify and understand the risks and vulnerabilities of the town to the impacts of climate change. Through this project\, Southwest Harbor is enrolling in GMRI’s Coastal Flooding Community Science project. That’s where you come in! \nJoin the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and Schoodic Institute to learn about sea level rise and coastal flooding\, how to contribute your own observational data to the Coastal Flooding Community Science Project\, Schoodic Institute’s sea level monitoring efforts\, and other ways to inform the science of change\, and what you can do to support Southwest Harbor in preparing for coastal change. \nRegistration is not required\, but encouraged. To register\, click here.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/southwest-harbor-coastal-meetup/
LOCATION:Manset Town Dock\, 55 Shore Rd\, Southwest Harbor\, Maine\, 04679
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTSTAMP:20260405T194158
CREATED:20241219T015616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T172450Z
UID:12523-1747699200-1748044799@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:2025 Spring Birds of Acadia with Puffin Cruise
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 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. \nWe’ll move 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\,285 per participant. Space is limited so register quickly! \nDay 1: Check-in is at 3pm. “Spring Birds” begins on the Schoodic Institute campus at 4:30pm with introductions and orientation. The 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 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\,285.00 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\nPick 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).
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2025-spring-birds-of-acadia-with-puffin-cruise/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Birding Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T194158
CREATED:20250213T190154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T153949Z
UID:12742-1747238400-1747242000@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Using Managed Relocation to Advance Climate Adaptation: Benefits\, Risks\, and Barriers
DESCRIPTION:In this one-hour discussion\, panelists from research and management backgrounds will consider key issues in the use of managed relocation as a climate adaptation strategy. Potential benefits\, risks\, and hurdles to implementing this technique will be discussed to provide scientific and practical information that will promote a better understanding of this management approach and reduce impediments to employing it. This interactive session will provide audience members with ample opportunities to contribute to the conversation. Registration information for this panel discussion will be available here shortly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Panelists\n\n\n\n\n\nJenica Allen is a faculty member in the Department of Environmental Conservation at UMass Amherst. Peter Clark is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Vermont. Jacquelyn Gill is a Professor of Paleoecology and Plant Ecology at the University of Maine. Chris Nadeau is a Climate Change Adaptation Scientist at Schoodic Institute.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/using-managed-relocation-to-advance-climate-adaptation-benefits-risks-and-barriers/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Schoodic Science,Science Communication
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTSTAMP:20260405T194158
CREATED:20250226T161252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T232223Z
UID:12782-1746144000-1746489599@schoodicinstitute.org
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.\n\n\n\nJoin us for the 2025 Black Fly Writers Retreat\, which will be held from Friday\, May 2 through Monday\, May 5 at Schoodic Institute. \nBlack Fly Writers Retreat attendees will spend Saturday\, Sunday\, and Monday mornings (8:30am to 12pm) 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 Kathryn Miles (creative nonfiction)\, Elizabeth Peavey (advanced memoir)\, and Lewis Robinson (fiction). \nTo find more information on this year’s workshop and to register\, please visit https://www.mainewriters.org/black-fly-retreat. \nRegistration for Black Fly will close on April 18th. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(From left to right): Kathryn Miles\, Elizabeth Peavey\, and Lewis Robinson. Photos courtesy of Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/maine-writers-publishers-alliance-black-fly-writers-retreat-2/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Art Workshops,Arts,Community,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T194158
CREATED:20250203T224424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T205739Z
UID:12697-1746001800-1746027000@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:ServSafe Food Safety Certification Class at Schoodic Institute
DESCRIPTION:DFS Services proudly provides ServSafe Food Safety Certification classes across Maine\, and this spring they are coming to Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park! Register now to join us on April 30\, 2025 from 8:30am – 3:30pm and gain your food safety certification.\n \nSuccessful completion of this class earns each attendee a valid recognized certification in food safety for 5 years. \nSpace is limited\, so register today! The cost of this course is $199 and includes the book\, exam certification\, and lunch. \nMeet David Suhr (DFS Services Owner/Instructor): For more than 25 years\, DFS Services owner David Suhr has been a certified national ServSafe® instructor (CFSP\, ANSI)\, teaching for the Maine Restaurant Association and prior to that\, working in the food industry in many different capacities for more than 30 years. More than a decade ago\, Dave became certified as a food safety instructor CFSP and affiliated with NEHA (National Environmental Health Association). They are recognized by the Conference for Food Protection which is a national benchmark for the food service industry and well known nationally for their comprehensive and updated food safety training materials. Dave has also created a BASIC Food Safety program designed as a refresher for experienced food handlers or initial training for new food handlers. \nMeet Dan Caron (Instructor): Bringing a wealth of experience in culinary arts spanning over 25 years. As a former culinary arts instructor\, Dan has honed a distinct approach to teaching that prioritizes student understanding and engagement. Known for his innovative methods\, Dan creates an inclusive learning environment by avoiding traditional practices like reading aloud in class\, instead leveraging his extensive knowledge and expertise to ensure that students gain a comprehensive and practical understanding of the material.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/servsafe-food-safety-certification-class-at-schoodic-institute/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Community,MeetAtSchoodic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T194158
CREATED:20250219T214352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T190758Z
UID:12765-1741431600-1741438800@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:2025 Acadia Amphibian Monitoring Training
DESCRIPTION:Get friendly with our neighborhood amphibians by monitoring their nighttime presence! Volunteer to help conduct research on Mount Desert Island and the Schoodic Peninsula\, and your data will contribute to research at the University of Maine\, Acadia National Park\, and Schoodic Institute. \nThe Acadia Amphibian Project supports research by Marisa Monroe and Dr. Noah Charney at the University of Maine\, Orono\, in collaboration with the National Park Service and Schoodic Institute. Marisa was awarded a 2024 Acadia Science Fellowship by Schoodic Institute in support of this work. (Click here to read the full press release). This research uses dedicated volunteers to monitor transects around Mount Desert Island and the Schoodic Peninsula for the presence of amphibians on roads. This year\, we will be monitoring six sites and we invite you to please sign up on a per night basis. \nWe will be using the Survey123 app to collect data in the field. (If you feel uncomfortable using an electronic field form\, you will be provided with paper field forms). Data from this work supports the creation of a predictive model to help the park understand when and where amphibians are moving across roads. Our goal is to find ways to protect migrating and moving amphibians year round — not just in the spring. \nIf you would like to join this project\, please fill out the registration form here and attend one of the training sessions (Thursday\, March 6th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm or Saturday\, March 8th from 11:00am – 1:00pm). If you cannot attend\, please email marisa.monroe@maine.edu and we may be able to arrange an alternative training. \nThe volunteer training sessions will take place at the Acadia National Park Headquarters (20 McFarland Hill Drive\, Bar Harbor\, ME 04609). \nIF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO VOLUNTEER IN PERSON: You can still participate! If you see an amphibian on a road in Acadia National Park\, we encourage you to make an iNaturalist observation. Observations will automatically be collected into a project titled “Acadia Amphibian Project”. If you do not wish to post to iNaturalist\, you can email your observation to marisa.monroe@maine.edu. \nBanner photo by Marisa Monroe
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2025-acadia-amphibian-monitoring-training/2025-03-08/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community,Participatory Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T194158
CREATED:20250219T214352Z
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UID:12758-1741282200-1741289400@schoodicinstitute.org
SUMMARY:2025 Acadia Amphibian Monitoring Training
DESCRIPTION:Get friendly with our neighborhood amphibians by monitoring their nighttime presence! Volunteer to help conduct research on Mount Desert Island and the Schoodic Peninsula\, and your data will contribute to research at the University of Maine\, Acadia National Park\, and Schoodic Institute. \nThe Acadia Amphibian Project supports research by Marisa Monroe and Dr. Noah Charney at the University of Maine\, Orono\, in collaboration with the National Park Service and Schoodic Institute. Marisa was awarded a 2024 Acadia Science Fellowship by Schoodic Institute in support of this work. (Click here to read the full press release). This research uses dedicated volunteers to monitor transects around Mount Desert Island and the Schoodic Peninsula for the presence of amphibians on roads. This year\, we will be monitoring six sites and we invite you to please sign up on a per night basis. \nWe will be using the Survey123 app to collect data in the field. (If you feel uncomfortable using an electronic field form\, you will be provided with paper field forms). Data from this work supports the creation of a predictive model to help the park understand when and where amphibians are moving across roads. Our goal is to find ways to protect migrating and moving amphibians year round — not just in the spring. \nIf you would like to join this project\, please fill out the registration form here and attend one of the training sessions (Thursday\, March 6th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm or Saturday\, March 8th from 11:00am – 1:00pm). If you cannot attend\, please email marisa.monroe@maine.edu and we may be able to arrange an alternative training. \nThe volunteer training sessions will take place at the Acadia National Park Headquarters (20 McFarland Hill Drive\, Bar Harbor\, ME 04609). \nIF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO VOLUNTEER IN PERSON: You can still participate! If you see an amphibian on a road in Acadia National Park\, we encourage you to make an iNaturalist observation. Observations will automatically be collected into a project titled “Acadia Amphibian Project”. If you do not wish to post to iNaturalist\, you can email your observation to marisa.monroe@maine.edu. \nBanner photo by Marisa Monroe
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2025-acadia-amphibian-monitoring-training/2025-03-06/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community,Participatory Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T194158
CREATED:20241204T174556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T194145Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Schoodic Winter Birding Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Discover winter birds on the Schoodic Peninsula! Please RSVP for free below.\n\nJoin Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park for a free\, self-guided birding adventure on Saturday\, January 11\, 2025. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just curious\, this event offers a fun and welcoming way to explore the winter wonderland of the Schoodic Peninsula. Drop by anytime between 8am – 12pm! \nWARM refreshments and COOL activities await you at the Schoodic District gatehouse: \n\nMeet Lauren\, Louisa\, and Trevor—our 2024 Cathy and Jim Gero Acadia Early-Career Fellows\nBorrow binoculars and explore bird ID guides\nPlay games to learn more about birding\nEnjoy some hot coffee\, tea\, and pastries.\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. \nAll ages and experience levels are welcome—beginners encouraged!  \nQuestions? Please reach out to Lauren Knierim at lknierim@schoodicinstitute.org. \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.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2025-schoodic-winter-birding-adventure/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T194158
CREATED:20241210T211432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T213552Z
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SUMMARY:Introducing Training Materials for Starting and Maintaining Participatory Science Projects and Programs
DESCRIPTION:Engaging people from diverse backgrounds in science is exciting and fun. Setting up and running a citizen science effort requires many different skills and knowledge in research\, communication\, training and community building\, and project management – as well as curiosity\, patience\, and enthusiasm. Establishing common scientific and engagement goals can be challenging. It can be easier because now\, there are training materials! The demand for training opportunities led to a collaboration among the National Park Service\, Bureau of Land Management\, US Fish & Wildlife Service\, US Forest Service\, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Schoodic Institute\, to develop a toolkit and associated training materials. The Interagency Citizen Science Toolkit is now available to stimulate and guide science engagement on public lands. \nIn this webinar we’ll introduce you to the toolkit and its associated materials. \nPresenters:\nRick Bonney is emeritus director of the Public Engagement in Science Program at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. He is co-founder of the Lab’s citizen science program\, co-founder of AAPS\, and founding editor of the journal Citizen Science: Theory and Practice. Much of his career has focused on helping institutions develop citizen science projects and programs. \nHannah Webber is the Marine Ecology Director here at Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park. She runs a workshop titled “Strengthening Your Participatory Science Skills”.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/introducing-training-materials-for-starting-and-maintaining-participatory-science-projects-and-programs/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Participatory Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T194158
CREATED:20241021T171124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T160421Z
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SUMMARY:Acadia's Winter Birds with Wendell Gilley Museum
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, November 9 from 10am – 12pm\, join Seth Benz (Schoodic Institute’s Director of Bird Ecology) and the Wendell Gilley Museum to learn about Acadia’s Winter Birds! This event will consist of a brief indoor presentation followed by an easy “Causeway Forest Stroll”. We’ll review resident bird survival strategies\, and discuss which species come from away to spend winter in Acadia. \nBring your binoculars and curiosity\, and please remember dress for the weather! If you don’t have binoculars\, a loaner pair will be available from the museum with advanced notice. \nRegistration is required for this event. Please register online here: https://www.wendellgilleymuseum.org/events/241109-AcadiasWinterBirds-SB
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/acadias-winter-birds-with-wendell-gilley-museum/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T194158
CREATED:20241008T213208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T213450Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Eek of Ecology!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this year’s Eek of Ecology Halloween Festival! \nVisit the campus of Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park in Winter Harbor to trick-or-treat through learning stations about local plants and animals. Encounter friendly spiders\, bats\, and eels inhabiting local Maine habitats! Learn about ravenous endangered species\, ghoulish invasive species\, ghosts of ecological history\, and more! \nThis event takes place on Saturday\, October 26 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm (rain or shine). 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. Please note\, children 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult. \nQuestions? Give us a call! (207-288-1310)
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/eek-of-ecology-2/
LOCATION:Eliot Hall\, 14 Musetti Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241029
DTSTAMP:20260405T194158
CREATED:20240730T125443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T164136Z
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SUMMARY:Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Acadia Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) New England is thrilled to announce a brand new retreat at Schoodic Institute! Open to traditionally published authors and illustrators\, the Acadia Retreat will be held October 24-28\, 2024 at Schoodic Institute in Acadia National Park in Winter Harbor\, Maine. \nSCBWI New England’s stellar faculty for this inaugural retreat are: Eileen Robinson (Editorial Director/Executive Editor\, Charlesbridge Moves)\, Kevin Hawkes (Author/Illustrator)\, and Alison Johnson (Director of School Programs for Island Readers & Writers). In addition to faculty presentations\, working time\, optional school visit consultations\, and play time\, the afternoon of October 27th will be a children’s book festival so we can celebrate our books and each other out in the community! \nTell me more! What is the Acadia Retreat? \nThe Acadia Retreat is open to traditionally published authors and illustrators\, whether you are celebrating your debut or your 100th book! The goal of the retreat is to play\, flex creative muscles\, restore\, connect with ourselves\, each other\, and the natural world around us. There will be campfire. There will be lobster. There will be hikes\, deep salty-ocean-breeze breaths\, creative time\, and a brand new festival celebrating you and your books! You’ll come away refreshed and inspired! \nWhere do I register? \nTo register\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/society-of-childrens-book-writers-and-illustrators-scbwi-acadia-retreat/
LOCATION:Schoodic Institute\, 9 Atterbury Circle\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Workshops,Arts,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T194158
CREATED:20240412T160118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T130712Z
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SUMMARY:Science for Natural Resource Stewardship with Dr. Ray Sauvajot
DESCRIPTION:The Key Role of Partnerships and Collaboration in National Parks\nJoin us Wednesday\, October 9th from 7:00pm – 8:30pm for the 2024 Acadia National Park Science Symposium evening lecture\, featuring keynote speaker Ray Sauvajot\, Ph.D.\, Associate Director for Natural Resource Stewardship and Science for the National Park Service. \nDuring his presentation\, Dr. Ray Sauvajot will highlight some of the major natural resource challenges and concerns facing the National Park System and how our response to these challenges requires embracing scientific partnerships and working together at broad scales. He will discuss climate change\, landscape and seascape conservation\, and the critical role that parks play as catalysts for stewardship solutions and collaborative science – a collaboration that is essential for the National Park Service to succeed in its conservation and preservation mission. \nABOUT RAY SAUVAJOT\nDr. Ray Sauvajot serves as Associate Director for Natural Resource Stewardship and Science for the National Park Service (NPS)\, where he provides leadership and direction for natural resource management and science programs of the NPS. As Associate Director\, Ray oversees national programs in biology\, air and water resources\, climate change response\, geology\, natural sounds and night skies\, environmental quality and compliance\, ecological inventory and monitoring\, and science communication. Ray leads a diverse team of scientists\, policy experts\, planners\, program managers\, administrators\, and technicians at offices in Washington\, D.C.\, Colorado\, and other locations to help advance the mission of the NPS. Ray has served in positions with the NPS for over 30 years and has also held adjunct faculty appointments in biology\, ecology\, and environmental science at UC Berkeley\, UC Los Angeles\, and California State University Northridge. Ray received a B.A. degree in biology from UC San Diego (1987) and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees (1993\, 1997) in ecology from UC Davis. \nABOUT THE 2024 ACADIA NATIONAL PARK SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM\n\nHosted by Schoodic Institute and the National Park Service\, the Acadia National Park Science Symposium provides a forum to learn about science taking place in the region and to interact and build collaborations with scientists\, educators\, students\, park staff\, and others working in a range of fields. You can learn more about the science symposium here. \nThe theme of this year’s symposium is 25 Years of Impactful Research in Acadia National Park. The symposium will highlight some of the most influential science\, science communication\, and education that has happened in Acadia National Park since the start of the Research Learning Center (RLC) 25 years ago. In 2000\, the National Park Service began working with community members to create an RLC on the campus of the former Navy Base in Winter Harbor. The goal of Schoodic Institute (Acadia’s Research Learning Center) is to help grow science in national parks and better connect science with management\, education\, and communication. Since the establishment of Schoodic Institute\, the amount of annual research in the park has increased more than threefold. This year’s science symposium will highlight some of the most influential examples of research\, education\, and communication that has happened over that time. \nThe symposium will take place in-person at Moore Auditorium on the Schoodic Institute campus (Winter Harbor\, ME) and online via Zoom. This virtual option is open to speakers and attendees alike. Please note that there will be overnight accommodations available. Lunch will be included in registration\, as well as coffee and morning snacks.
URL:https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2024-science-symposium-keynote/
LOCATION:Moore Auditorium\, Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park\, Acadia Drive\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Acadia Science Symposium,Citizen Science,Education,Evening Lectures,Science Communication,Summer Lecture Series
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