Science, Seaweed, and Schoodic Institute: Cocktails with Frazell

Have you ever wondered what’s in the soil? The complex web of a mountain ecosystem? And, what goes on behind the scenes to support Acadia National Park? In this episode of Cocktails With Friends, Bob Cutler brings in Lisa Frazell (according to him, the “better looking” of the two Frazells) and talks science, sustainability, seaweed, and the Schoodic Institute.

The Schoodic Institute, where Lisa is Development Director, partners with Acadia National Park. They manage the learning centers and scientific research necessary to maintain the site, and run a stunning visitor center too. This isn’t just about Acadia, but for conservation efforts nationwide: the research being conducted here and the results they’re finding are crucial to matters like climate change adaptation and how to deal with invasive species.

But this isn’t just about Schoodic Institute, it’s also about Lisa. We sip lychee margaritas, talk mom memes and Maine seaweed dishes, and learn how Lisa works to shape the future of conservation — one trail, marsh, and student at a time.

So the next time you’re thinking about how to walk through this crazy world, pull up a drink and ask, “What Would Lisa Do?” You can check out just what she’s doing at schoodicinstitute.org

(And don’t forget to check out the Cocktails With Friends podcast as well!)

Cheers!