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View of plant restoration work near summit of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park. The treeline is shown in the background beneath a bright sky scattered with billowy clouds.
April 20, 2023

Research permits in Acadia National Park

by Emma Albee and Abe Miller-Rushing; photo by Catherine Schmitt Every year, scientists conduct around 85 research projects in Acadia […]

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Ocean tide exposing rocks and seaweed under a bright clear sky.
April 17, 2023

Public Invited To Help With Rockweed Science

Winter Harbor, Maine – Schoodic Institute scientists invite the public to join them in the intertidal zone from June to […]

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Middle school students dig through rockweed in the intertidal zone, searching for crabs.
April 14, 2023

Return to SEA: Intertidal Crab Edition

story by Mikayla Gullace Campus is reawakening! We are so excited to welcome our newest group of Schoodic Education Adventure […]

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View of two people walking along a wooden boardwalk in Acadia National Park, with lush green trees surrounding them. The sun is shining and blue sky is visible through the tress.
April 12, 2023

Citizen science in the Great Meadow Wetland

by Catherine Schmitt and Seth Benz If you are rolling down the boardwalk of the Jesup Path this summer and […]

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Aerial view of Schoodic Point and the Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park campus.
April 7, 2023

Campus Improvements Underway

Improvements are underway! Please excuse us for any inconveniences. We are making every effort to avoid any disruption in service […]

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View of forest tress and forest floor with sun shining.
April 4, 2023

Fewer deer and invasive plants make for healthy park forests

New study analyzes condition of forests in 39 Eastern national parks Most forests in national parks in the eastern United […]

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Illustrative graphic cover art for the Sea to Trees podcast, showing illustration of a tree in the foreground, and in the background is a small cover at lowtide with the ocean's horizon line in the background. A cool color palette is used, mainly blues, grays, deep greens.
March 23, 2023

Sea to Trees: Episode 3

by Olivia Milloway Sea to Trees is a podcast that tells the stories of the science happening in and around […]

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An American Tree Sparrow perches on a branch while snow lightly falls around it.
March 23, 2023

The subtle beauty of a winter sparrow

story by Kyle Lima It’s a sunny day, and after being cooped up all winter you decide to get outside […]

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View of the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park. The sun is cresting the horizon line and islands are seen in the bay.
March 21, 2023

The Value of National Park Experiences for Early-Career Scientists

Early-career scientists in ecology and evolution are eager for their work to address today’s complex environmental problems, but they need opportunities […]

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Illustrative graphic cover art for the Sea to Trees podcast, showing illustration of a tree in the foreground, and in the background is a small cover at lowtide with the ocean's horizon line in the background. A cool color palette is used, mainly blues, grays, deep greens.
March 16, 2023

Sea to Trees: Episode 2

story by Olivia Milloway Sea to Trees is a podcast that tells the stories of the science happening in and […]

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