Friends of Acadia - Conservation Organization in Maine

Our members make possible essential conservation projects in Acadia National Park and the surrounding communities.

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News and Stories

Thank You to a Mighty Crew of Volunteers!

206 volunteers gathered 372 bags of trash this weekend, helping keep Acadia trash-free, rain be darned!

Carriage Roads Now Open to Pedestrians

Acadia’s historic carriage roads are now open to pedestrians only! Bicycling and riding horses on the carriage roads are still prohibited.

How Policy Developments Are Impacting Acadia

Here’s what we know about the status of key issues, including hiring freezes, staffing cuts, and funding holds.

A Multitude of Ways To Volunteer in Acadia!

A story in the Ellsworth American highlights ways Friends of Acadia volunteers can have a big impact in Acadia National Park.

Experiences in Acadia Lead to New Paths

Coming to Acadia National Park with Groundwork Bridgeport shifted the course of Sabrina DaSilva’s life.

Cascadia: Spring Waterfalls in Acadia

What Acadia’s waterfalls lack in scale, they make up for in charm. And spring is an ideal time to go waterfall hunting.

Big Nights: Helping Amphibians Cross the Road

Acadia Science Fellow Marisa Monroe and a team of volunteers collect data on crossing amphibians and prevent their undue mortality along the way.

'24 Storm Update

Much accomplished – but plenty still to do – after intense winter storms walloped Acadia National Park.

Friends of Acadia preserves, protects, and promotes stewardship of the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality, and distinctive cultural resources of Acadia National Park and surrounding communities for the inspiration and enjoyment of current and future generations.

How We Make An Impact

Our Priorities

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

Wild Acadia

A partnership-based approach to help Acadia's native plants and wildlife thrive despite threats from climate change, invasive pests, and other rapid environmental changes.

Tomorrow’s Stewards

Programs, grants, and events that introduce kids, teens, and young adults to the wonders of Acadia and connect them to the natural world, creating the stewards of tomorrow.

Acadia Experience

Collaboration with Acadia to identify resources negatively impacted by increasing visitation and develop innovative and long-term approaches to mitigating these impacts.

Trails & Carriage Roads

Helping preserve Acadia’s historic 130-mile hiking trail network and 45-mile carriage road system through dedicated endowments, programs, and volunteers.