Schoodic Institute is Acadia National Park’s primary partner in science and education. Together, we manage the largest of 18 National Park Service Research Learning Centers in the United States, and are national leaders in the development of new techniques to involve the public in science and conservation. We support scientific research of importance to the Park, provide professional development for teachers, and help train a new generation of stewards who will help conserve our natural and cultural treasures. Education is integrated with our research programs through citizen science, public programs and events, and information sharing. Schoodic Institute joined the NAC CESU in 2013.

Schoodic Institute offers the following areas of expertise.

• Bird Ecology
• Forest Ecology
• Marine Ecology
• Citizen Science
• Information & Communication