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Music and Nature Reflections with Hawk Henries
Schoodic InstituteJoin us at Schoodic Institute (in-person or online) on Tuesday, September 12th at 7:00pm for a special evening conversation and musical performance with Hawk Henries. Hawk is a renowned musician and flute maker. As one of a relatively small number of Native flute makers who continue in the tradition of using only hand tools and fire, Hawk’s work embodies his commitment to the revitalization and preservation of these skills.
The Elemental Landscape: Plein-Air Painting with Philip Frey
Schoodic InstituteWith the beautiful landscapes of Acadia National Park and Schoodic Peninsula as inspiration, artist Philip Frey presents a workshop for dedicated painters with intermediate and advanced skills. He will offer pivotal lessons designed to further develop your skill, clarify your artistic vision and enhance your creativity as a painter. This ongoing process is deepened by…
Maine’s Bold Coast: Schoodic to Head Harbor Passage
Schoodic InstituteMaine’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…
Whale Culture with Brian Skerry
Schoodic InstituteJoin us (in-person or online) on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 7:00pm for a special evening lecture and elective welcome reception with photojournalist, film producer, and storyteller Brian Skerry. Brian Skerry has spent the past 25 years exploring the world’s oceans as a National Geographic magazine photographer and film producer. His most recent work focuses…
2023 Goldstein Lecture featuring Ira Flatow – Keeping Up With The Pace: How Are We Responding To Change?
Schoodic InstituteWhen it comes to our climate, too often our focus is on what has happened in the past or what might happen in the future; however, communities across the globe are experiencing dramatic changes right now. Here in Acadia, we are dealing with hotter temperatures, rising sea level, and increasing storm frequency and intensity. On…
Finding Acadia’s Early Birds: A Special Maine Birding Excursion
Schoodic InstituteFinding Acadia’s Early Birds: A Special Maine Birding Excursion May 17th - 20th, 2023 Schoodic Institute’s bird ecology director Seth Benz will lead this special tour designed to enhance your enjoyment of all birds, especially those that frequent Acadia National Park and its immediate surroundings. Be among the first to see and hear colorful wood…
2022 Giving Tuesday Concert to Support Schoodic Institute
Schoodic InstituteJoin us on November 29th from 5:30pm – 7:00pm for a special happy hour concert and conversation between Maine-based singer-songwriter Gordon Thomas Ward and Schoodic Institute as part of GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement aimed at unleashing the power of radical generosity. Gordon’s music spans several genres including Singer-Songwriter, Americana, and Contemporary Folk Rock. Attend…
Wild Mushrooms in Maine: Entering a World of Wonder and Ecological Treasure with Greg Marley
Schoodic InstituteSeptember 13, 7PM - 8:30PM Join us for a FREE evening lecture with Greg Marley, author of Mushrooms for Health: Medicinal Secrets of Northeastern Fungi, and the award-winning Chanterelle Dreams, Amanita Nightmares: The Love, Lore, and Mystic of Mushrooms. Beyond the association with food or poison, the fungi that produce mushrooms play an invaluable role…
2022 Maine Outdoor Film Festival
Schoodic InstituteAugust 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…
Birds, Bugs, Birches, and Barnacles!
Schoodic InstituteBirds, 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…
Old Collections, New Analyses: Wabanaki Archaeology at Acadia National Park, Maine
Schoodic InstituteSummer Lecture Series: Old Collections, New Analyses: Wabanaki Archaeology at Acadia National Park, Maine August 9, 2022, 6pm - 7pm Join us for a FREE evening lecture with Dr. Bonnie Newsom, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Associate Faculty in the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine. Acadia National Park (ANP) in Maine is…
2022 Goldstein Lecture: Science for the Present
Schoodic InstituteJuly 26 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm On July 26th, join us for a conversation on Science for the Present with National Park Service Director, Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III, as our featured guest. When it comes to our climate, too often our focus is on what has happened in the past or what…