August 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Schoodic Institute's Moore Auditorium *FREE and open to the public* On Friday, August 12th at 4:00pm, join Naval Security Group Activity (NSGA) Winter Harbor in commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Navy base closure with an afternoon lecture. During the talk, James Guest (CDR, USN, retired, Former Commanding Officer – Naval Security Activity Winter Harbor) will present an overview of the United States Navy’s presence on the Schoodic Peninsula and various operational…

August 19, 2022, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm As darkness falls over the Schoodic Peninsula, the Milky Way arches across the sky from horizon to horizon. Suspended within its pale glow are late summer’s most prominent constellations. Guided by astronomy volunteer Richard Luecke, take a tour along this river of starlight, through Perseus and Cassiopeia in the northeast, to Cygnus the Swan hovering overhead, and down through Aquila, Zeus’s pet eagle. Each has a story to tell. This event, appropriate…

Birds, Bugs, Birches, and Barnacles! August 20, 9:30am-12pm $5, lunch included! Do you love exploring nature, observing the details, and learning more about the world around you? Then our BioBlitz is just for you. It’s an Acadia National Park treasure hunt for science, and we need your help! Bring your family and friends - and your phone! - to Schoodic Institute as we explore the biodiversity on our campus. We will work in small groups, each with a staff guide,…

$15 general admission, tickets available at the door Children 12 and under are always free What’s Castlebay all about? — Seafaring, the darkness and lightness of the coast of Maine, the rhythm of the tides” — Peter Spectre, marine author Castlebay treats an audience to a musical journey through time and across the Atlantic as they interweave timeless songs, spritely dance tunes, and haunting aires inspired by the spirit of our rich nautical and Celtic heritage. Exuberant vocals are supported…

August 27, 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Join us for an evening of music and imagery featuring Halcyon, the renowned Maine-based string quartet, as they share their love of music in ways that foster connection, community, vibrancy, joy, warmth, and accessibility. In each concert, they work to create a space that draws upon word, art and music to tell a story that is relevant to our community. This year, Halcyon will perform classical compositions accompanied by a multimedia presentation…