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Acadia National Park
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The education office has many resources available to support school programs. A free teacher's packet with a variety of park information is available upon request. For further information about these resources, please contact the education staff.

Acadia Paw Press - Education Newsletter  
The Acadia Paw Press, the official newsletter of the Acadia National Park Education District, is now available online. Be sure to check it out for the latest information on programs, new educator resources, and more.

State of Maine Learning Results
Acadia's curriculum-based programs are aligned with the 1997 legislated Maine Learning Results. More information about the Maine Learning Results is available on the State of Maine website.

Teacher Discount
Eastern National offers a teacher discount at any Eastern National outlet in the park. A 15% discount applies to all items purchased with a valid school ID. Discounts are available in person, by phone at 207-288-4988, and online. 

Video Resources

  • A Kid's Eye View, The Science Behind the Scenery of ANP
    This video highlights some of the research and scientific work done in Acadia National Park. It also showcases different jobs in the science field. Middle level students from Bar Harbor, Maine, interview a variety of biologists about their work. A 49-page study guide accompanies the video.

Running time for the entire video is approximately 55 minutes. Individual topic segments vary in length from 5 to 10 minutes. The video and guide are available for purchase through Eastern National.

  • Leave No Trace
    Leave No Trace is an outdoor ethic that helps keep Acadia beautiful by teaching people how to minimize their impacts on park resources. Teachers can obtain a free copy of the "Leave No Trace in Maine" DVD to use in their classroom. This 15-minute DVD shows how Leave No Trace principles apply to the recreational activities in Maine, from fishing to hiking. A limited number of DVDs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To receive your copy, contact Acadia's visitor use specialist at 207-288-8727 or via e-mail.
A group of students sits in front of the 19th-century Carroll Homestead.
Bring your students to the park
Curriculum-based programs are offered for 3rd through 8th grades.
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A selection of bookstore items
Need in-depth information?
The park bookstore carries trail and nature guides, maps, kids' books, and more.
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A girl stands along the stone steps of the Kurt Diederich Path in this historic image taken around 1920.  

Did You Know?
Acadia National Park contains more than 120 miles of historic hiking trails. Many of these trails were established by local village improvement societies in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Today many of the historic features, such as stonework, are still visible.

Last Updated: November 24, 2006 at 15:49 EST