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,…

August 25, 7PM - 10PM Join the Maine Outdoor Film Festival for an evening of outdoor adventure and conservation films under the stars at Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park! Please bring your own chair for comfort and safety. You might also consider bringing a headlamp, a brown bag lunch and bug spray. Tickets are $15/person or take advantage of our Friends & Family pack, 4 tickets for $50! Many thanks to our sponsor, Design Group Collaborative. Offering Architectural and…

$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…

The 24th annual Schoodic Scramble charity golf event will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the Grindstone Neck Golf Course in Winter Harbor. Participants will enjoy 18 holes of golf, continental breakfast, lobster stew, ice cream sundaes, wine, cheese, tournament hat, hole-in-one opportunity as well as prizes for men’s, ladies, and couples flights. You can help us reach our fund-raising goal of $30,000 for the Eleanor Widener Dixon Memorial Clinic in Gouldsboro by becoming a sponsor or golfer…