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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
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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
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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/
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