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SUMMARY:Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance Black Fly Writers Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Black Fly Writers Retreat is an inspiring four-day\, three-night weekend of workshops\, readings\, and writing.\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/
CATEGORIES:Art Workshops,Arts,Community,MeetAtSchoodic
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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/
CATEGORIES:Schoodic Science,Science Communication
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520
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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/
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks,Birding Tours
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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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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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