Schoodic Institute

July 20 - July 24 This five-day tour is offered to showcase seabirds, pelagic birds, and whales. By design there will be two different boat trips. One gets within close photo range of the puffins and terns of Petit Manan Island, an active seabird-nesting colony. The second goes farther out on the expansive waters of…

July 17, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Support the work of Schoodic Institute while enjoying unique views of Frenchman Bay and the Schoodic Peninsula aboard a 100-foot Catamaran operated by Bar Harbor Whale Watch. The Institute will hold a fundraiser to support ongoing research and education programs. On this voyage, you’ll hear from…

June 18 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm (at Schoodic Institute) 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 yourself, friends, family, and a phone,…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 20, 2022 Contact Megan Moshier, 207.288.1337, [email protected] Fire and ice, felt and moss activities at the eighth Acadia Winter Festival WINTER HARBOR - Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park hosts the eighth annual Acadia Winter Festival, February 4-6. This year’s festival features outdoor and virtual events and activities for adults,…

NEW ITINERARY. This tour will spend each night in the cozy accommodations at Schoodic Institute surrounded by the mainland portion of Acadia National Park. From here, day trips will venture offshore for pelagic birds and whales, and search the coastline for a great variety of foraging songbirds. Nearby intertidal areas flood with migrating shorebirds while…

Explore a variety of habitats in the Downeast Acadia Region, focusing on terrestrial birding hotspots and nearshore waters of the Gulf of Maine. Observe and learn about birds and regional ecology at a comfortable pace while contributing to Schoodic Institute’s ongoing scientific studies of birds. Experience the thrill of discovery while being immersed in Acadia…

Join us Thursday, August 19th at noon, in person or remotely over Zoom for a presentation by marine mammal enthusiast Gale McCullough as part of our monthly Brown Bag Lunch series. “Do I Know You?” will focus on the identification of individuals within populations of harbor seals at two different haul out ledges.  Gale’s background…

Join us in person or online over Zoom the evening of Tuesday, August 10 for this free presentation: American Covenant. Michael Soukup and Gary Machlis will present an overview and selected readings from their new book American Covenant: National Parks, Their Promise, and our Nation’s Future (https://yalebooks.yale.edu).  American Covenant is based on their experiences as…

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. This workshop is aimed at helping painters refine their personal technique in watercolor, pastel, oils and acrylics. It will help you find your own voice…