A cove with granite cliffs and pine trees on either side

Building Blocks of Acadia's Ecosystems

Acadia National Park

  • Every week on Saturday at 2:30 PM from August 15, 2026 to September 26, 2026
  • Free

Enjoy a walk up to 1.5 miles along the Ship Harbor trail and experience the transition of the ecosystems that populate the surrounding area. Along the way visitors will learn more about the complex geologic history of the region and how that geology is acting as the building blocks in the landscapes that are present today.

Meet at the Ship Harbor trailhead along route 102A

Accessibility: You may request sign language, live audio description, assistive listening devices, or other accommodation for any scheduled park event or program at Acadia by contacting us at least 10 days in advance at 207-288-3338, option 0, or acadia_information@nps.gov. Learn more at https://go.nps.gov/AcadiaAccessibility

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Ship Harbor Trailhead

Latitude and Longitude 44.231671, -68.325605

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Saturday

Dates:

August 15, 2026 to September 26, 2026

Time:

2:30 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Event Type

  • Talk
  • Walk
Tags: ranger programs