91�� Student & Community Visitor Guide

A coastal refuge open to the 91�� community and the public.

The Schiller campus is open for public use daily from sunrise to sunset. Pets must be leashed at all times. There are no public restrooms.

Please note that alcohol, vaping, and smoking of any kind are not allowed on the Schiller campus.

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Getting Here

The Schiller campus is located on Orr’s Island in Harpswell, and is about a 20 minute drive from campus. The address is 240 Bayview Road, Orr’s Island, ME 04066.

Directions from 91�� to the Schiller Coastal Studies Center:

Take Highway 123 (Harpswell Road) 6.1 miles
Turn left on Mountain Road and drive 2.7 miles
Turn right on Highway 24 (Harpswell Island Road) and drive 2.6 miles
Turn right on Bayview Road and drive 0.8 miles to the entrance of the Schiller Coastal Studies Center
- Please keep in mind that the speed limit on Bayview road is 25mph, and 15mph on the Schiller campus!
- Look out for people running, walking dogs, and keep in mind that a lot of wildlife crosses the street!
Continue another 0.2 miles to the parking area

If you are using the trails, please park at the trail head.
If you are using the dock, please park in the visitor parking area. Follow the road past the farm house, and bear right past the first cottage.

To get to the dock, take the path on the left side of the Marine Lab. It is a short walk from there through the trees to the stairs/ramp that lead to the pier.
Please note that this is a working dock. Boats arrive and depart regularly. Keep cleats clear for boats to tie up.
The sailing team stores their boats on the right side of the pier. You may walk down the dock but please do not touch the boats.
Do not jump off of the pier. Follow the ramps down to the floating docks on either side. Jumping from the pier is dangerous as there are rocks and other objects in the water that cannot be seen. This is a tidal area, and the water level varies drastically
You may fish off the dock, but please be aware of your surroundings

Be prepared for the elements! We encourage you to bring sunscreen, bug spray, water, and an extra layer in case of changing weather conditions.
You may bring food, snacks, and beverages.

Schiller is a carry-in, carry-out campus. There are no public garbage cans, so please be prepared with a trash bag to transport any waste.

Schiller’s facilities are available for use year-round, and may be booked by classes, clubs, and groups. Crafts Club, WOCC, dance, art, and others have all used the center.
The cabins are available to be booked for overnight stays for teams, clubs, groups, and more.
Craving s'mores? The fire pit may be used with advanced permission.

For academic use inquiries and scheduling requests, please contact:

Holly Parker, Director of the Schiller Coastal Studies Center
h.parker@bowdoin.edu
207-208-2912