Friends of Acadia - Maine Nonprofit, Conservation Organization, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor

News

2021 Benefit Paddle Raise: Greening Acadia

The Friends of Acadia 2021 Paddle Raise at the Annual Benefit aims to help the park accelerate its efforts to implement sustainable operations and reduce emissions, ensuring that Acadia is continuously improving its environmental performance. (read more)

It’s Acadia Week! Join us to Celebrate Acadia’s 105th

This week, July 5-9th, we’re celebrating the founding of our beloved Acadia by hosting 30-min livestream broadcasts from the Bar Harbor…

Acadia is Secretary Haaland’s first US Park Visit

Acadia National Park was Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s first national park visit since becoming Secretary of the US Dept. of Interior.…

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Events

Register Now for the Annual Benefit

We hope you’ll join us to celebrate Acadia and help raise funds for key conservation initiatives in our beloved park at the 32nd Annual Friends of Acadia Benefit, August 14 from 7-8 p.m. There is no ticket cost to attend this year’s virtual benefit. Just register in advance via your phone or computer and you’re in! (read more)

Programs

Friends of Acadia’s effective mix of private philanthropy, volunteerism, innovative leadership, and strong partnership benefits Acadia National Park’s most critical needs: