Description: A student standing in front of the Kathryn W. Davis Center of International and Regional Studies, a building that honors Mrs. Davis's lifetime of dedication to international affairs and to higher education.
Description: The Davis house was designed by Ernest McMullen for Dick and Norah Davis. It was built by people in the Environmental Design Program. It is a demonstration model of low cost, alternative energy housing which makes use of two windmills, a solar heating system, a small wood stove and heavy insulation.
Description: The Davis house was designed by Ernest McMullen for Dick and Norah Davis. It was built by people in the Environmental Design Program. It is a demonstration model of low cost, alternative energy housing which makes use of two windmills, a solar heating system, a small wood stove and heavy insulation.
Description: The George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History Art: Blue Mussels, by Sarah Drummond At the Museum Wildlife Exhibits Detailed dioramas created by COA students depict the plant and animal life of coastal Maine. Hands-on Materials Children of all ages can touch, smell, listen and create while learning about our environment. Baleen, fur, wings and skulls are available to touch. Interpretive Programs Museum staff lead a variety of activities encouraging the entire family to participate in natural history learning. Summer Events Evening lectures, book signings and slide presentations on a wide variety of topics. Summer Field Studies Under the supervision of environmental educators, children investigate the ecology of Mount Desert Island's tidepools, forests, mountaintops and ponds. Group Tours Schools and community groups are welcome to arrange a variety of special programs through the museum. [show more]
Description: Acadia National Park headquarters building being driven on the Park Loop Road to the campus where it would be renovated and renamed the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History.
Description: Acadia National Park headquarters building being moved into place on campus where it would be renovated and renamed the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History.
Description: Acadia National Park headquarters building being moved into place on campus where it would be renovated and renamed the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History.
Description: Acadia National Park headquarters building being moved into place on campus where it would be renovated and renamed the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History.