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A volunteer identifies moths during the 2011 SERC Bioblitz.
SERC Institute
The SERC Institute is 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 National Park Service research learning centers in the United States, and is the largest of all these facilities. The mission of the 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. The overarching vision for SERC is to become a world-class research and learning institution, providing knowledge and transformational experiences necessary for harmony between humankind and the natural world.
The SERC Institute and Acadia National Park have worked together to create a unique research learning center dedicated to supporting the scientific research in the park, providing professional development for teachers, and educating students to become a new generation of stewards who will help conserve our natural and cultural treasures.
The SERC Institute is located in Acadia National Park at Schoodic Point, on the Schoodic Peninsula. For more information visit: http://www.sercinstitute.org/ or contact them at (207) 288-1310 or send mail to: PO Box 277, Winter Harbor, ME 04693.
