Sea & Sky at Acadia National Park with Carol Douglas

Schoodic Institute 9 Atterbury Circle, Winter Harbor, ME, United States

Spend a week at inspirational Schoodic Institute in Acadia National Park! Far from the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor, Schoodic Peninsula has dramatic rock formations, windblown pines, pounding surf and stunning mountain views that draw visitors from around the world. You might look up from your easel to see dolphins, humpback whales or seals…

Nature’s Lessons on Life, Loss, Legacy, and Restorative Wonder

Schoodic Institute 9 Atterbury Circle, Winter Harbor, ME, United States

A special evening lecture and welcome reception with award-winning science writer, photographer, and Corea, Maine resident Margie Patlak Beginning at 6:00pm before the lecture, we invite you to join us for a reception as we welcome Margie to Schoodic Institute. During the reception, you’ll enjoy complimentary wine, cheese, and conversation with Margie to learn more…

Of Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors… and Close Encounters

Schoodic Institute 9 Atterbury Circle, Winter Harbor, ME, United States

There are more things in our solar system than the eight planets and their moons. Millions of small bodies of rock, ice and metal – asteroids, comets and meteors – orbit the sun. Many are awesome to behold against the dark night sky, but some are potential threats to our planet. Astronomy volunteer Richard Luecke…

2024 Maine’s Bold Coast: Schoodic to Head Harbor Passage

Schoodic Institute 9 Atterbury Circle, Winter Harbor, ME, United States

Maine’s Downeast region is ideal for exploring the quieter reaches of Acadia National Park, spruce-bordered rocky headlands, nearby blueberry barrens, and diverse hotspots on the preserved lands of coastal Washington County. Join Schoodic Institute’s bird ecology director Seth Benz on this exciting bird tour and experience the excellent birding Downeast Maine has to offer! This…

Welcome to the Milky Way II

Schoodic Institute 9 Atterbury Circle, Winter Harbor, ME, United States

An estimated 75% of the world’s people cannot see the Milky Way – our home galaxy – because of urban light pollution. But here in Acadia, it shines brightly on clear nights. The collective glow of its 200+ billion stars arches from horizon to horizon. Astronomy volunteer Richard Luecke will explain our current understanding of…

Of Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors… and Close Encounters II

Schoodic Institute 9 Atterbury Circle, Winter Harbor, ME, United States

There are more things in our solar system than the eight planets and their moons. Millions of small bodies of rock, ice and metal – asteroids, comets and meteors – orbit the sun. Many are awesome to behold against the dark night sky, but some are potential threats to our planet. Astronomy volunteer Richard Luecke…