About Schoodic Education and Research Center

The Schoodic Education and Research Center Institute, or SERC Institute, was created in 2004 as Acadia Partners for Science and Learning, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Schoodic Education and Research Center of Acadia National Park. The Schoodic Education and Research Center is one of about 20 research learning centers in the United States, and is the largest of all these facilities.

The mission of SERC Institute is to guide present and future generations to greater understanding and respect for nature by providing research and learning opportunities through its outstanding Acadia National Park setting, unique coastal Maine facilities, and innovative partnership programs.

We bring private money together with public resources to support scientific research and education. Our activities include:

Our work depends on donor support. Learn more about how your support will make a difference.

 

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Events at SERC

  • SERC volunteers
    Call for SERC Volunteers
    Sunday, January 1, 2012 - 9:00am - Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 12:00pm

    The Schoodic Education and Research Center, SERC Institute and Acadia National Park are looking for volunteers to staff the new gatehouse at the entrance to SERC. It’s a new SERC, a new gatehouse, and a new program. The gatehouse will serve as the welcome center for SERC until the Rockefeller Building is completed and will be open year round. We need people who can volunteer to greet visitors, answer questions, and give directions. Training is ongoing.  Call SERC at 288-1310 for additional information.

  • Climate Change - What is happening here?
    Friday, February 10, 2012 - 11:30am - 1:00pm

    Join SERC Institute staff and Acadia National Park Science Coordinator Abe Miller-Rushing for a discussion of what might or might not be happening with our climate, what is being done, and how you can help study climate change. Bring your lunch to Moore Auditorum; SERC will provide hot and cold drinks. Free and open to the public. Donations always welcome.

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    Get Ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count
    Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm

    The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time winter snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. Seth Benz, SERC Institute's Bird Educator and Dixon Fellow, will present a primer and overview of the count as well as share tips for attracting birds to your feeders.  Although it’s called the Great “Backyard” Bird Count, the count is not limited to one's backyard.

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