Friends of Acadia - Conservation Organization in Maine

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

Learn More

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

The Wild Acadia initiative is a multifaceted set of programs to help Acadia’s native plants and wildlife thrive despite threats from climate change, invasive pests, and other rapid environmental changes...

Tomorrow’s Stewards

How can we inspire the next generation to carry on our legacy? Friends of Acadia supports numerous programs and events that introduce today’s kids, teens, and young adults to the wonders of Acadia and the natural world...

Acadia Experience

Friends of Acadia works with Acadia National Park to identify resources that are negatively impacted by increasing park visitation, and develop innovative and long-term approaches to mitigating these impacts...

Trails & Carriage Roads

Acadia’s 130-mile hiking trail network and 45-mile carriage road system are the most beloved of Acadia’s cultural resources. Visitors and residents alike consider the trails and carriage roads a precious resource...

Tools & Maps

Winter Grooming

Latest News

33rd Annual Benefit and Auction this Saturday!

Come together to celebrate Acadia National Park and raise critical funds for conservation projects on August 13, 2022 at the Asticou Inn!

Read More

Online Silent Auction is Open

The online silent auction for the 33rd Annual Benefit and Auction is now live.

Read More

Deer Isle-Stonington kids taking learning outdoors

A boardwalk at the school was built with small donations and a $5,000 grant from Friends of Acadia.

Read More

Connect on Social

@acadianps needs your help to combat the effects o

@acadianps needs your help to combat the effects of climate change.

Click the links in our bio to donate to Friends of Acadia's Wild Acadia 2.0 Initiative and to learn more.
.
.
.

.
#acadia #acadianationalpark #nps #nationalpark #friendsofacadia #mainemag #downeast #mainephotographer #mainephotography #newenglandphotography #getoutside #hikeme #canon #downeastmaine #DownEastMagazine #admt #digitalmedia #follow #beanoutsider #mainetheway #nationalparkgeek

Have you placed a bid on a Benefit silent auction

Have you placed a bid on a Benefit silent auction item yet? From homegoods, art, and jewelry to one-of-a-kind experiences and vacations, there's something for everyone--and it all supports our important work in Acadia National Park!

Click on our link in bio to see all the offerings and place your bids.

Don't forget to stop by our Pop-Up Shop at the @asticou_inn today and tomorrow from noon-4pm to see all the items in person!

Silent Auction bidding closes this Sunday, August 14 at noon.

Join us at @terramorresort tonight from 6-7pm for

Join us at @terramorresort tonight from 6-7pm for Pints for a Purpose as we host Sheridan Steele, retired superintendent of @acadianps . He will discuss his 36-year career in the park service, his time at Acadia, and his new book: From Bear Dens to the Oval Office. Sheridan will have books for purchase and signing at this small, informal, and fun night.

One dollar from every beer sold at the event is donated to Friends of Acadia.

Some of our favorite images taken by the Acadia Di

Some of our favorite images taken by the Acadia Digital Media Team in @acadianps last week. See the whole album on our Facebook page.

Photos by @averyhowe_photo, @lilylareginaphoto, @samamallon and @ashley_l_conti/Friends of Acadia.
.
.
#acadia #acadianationalpark #nps #nationalpark #friendsofacadia #mainemag #downeast #mainephotographer #mainephotography #newenglandphotography #getoutside #hikeme #canon #downeastmaine #DownEastMagazine #admt #digitalmedia #follow #beanoutsider #mainetheway #nationalparkgeek

<img src="https://friendsofacadia.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Some of our favorite images taken by the Acadia Digital Media Team in @acadianps last week. See the whole album on our Facebook page. Photos by @averyhowe_photo, @lilylareginaphoto, @samamallon and @ashley_l_conti/Friends of Acadia. . . #acadia #acadianationalpark #nps #nationalpark #friendsofacadia #mainemag #downeast #mainephotographer #mainephotography #newenglandphotography #getoutside #hikeme #canon #downeastmaine #DownEastMagazine #admt #digitalmedia #follow #beanoutsider #mainetheway #nationalparkgeek">

The 33rd Annual Benefit Silent Auction is now live

The 33rd Annual Benefit Silent Auction is now live--bidding is open. From a @scenicflightsacadiamaine lighthouse tour to a beautiful Lisa Hall Jewelry ( @lisa.hall777 ) sea glass bracelet, and much, much, more, there's truly something for everyone, and it all benefits @acadianps !

Silent auction bidding closes Sunday, August 14.

Link in bio to bid and view all the items.

Why are we celebrating the Great American Outdoors

Why are we celebrating the Great American Outdoors Act today? Because it is the single largest investment in public lands in U.S. history!

This landmark bipartisan conservation legislation provides much-needed upkeep of critical facilities and infrastructure in our national parks, wildlife refuges, national forests, and recreational areas. This not only directly helps sites like Acadia National Park address the backlog of infrastructure repair and maintenance projects but also helps generate billions of dollars in private sector economic activity.

Read our Op-Ed that was featured over the weekend In the Portland Press Herald for more via the link in our bio.

(Photo by @ashley_l_conti/Friends of Acadia)

Own a piece of Acadia history! Several retired v

Own a piece of Acadia history!

Several retired vintage trail signs, including this Parkman Mountain Trail sign, will be part of the Friends of Acadia 33rd Annual Benefit online silent auction.

Silent auction bidding begins this Friday, August 5, and closes Sunday, August 14. View all items and details on the official Benefit website via the link in our bio.

Bid early and bid often, the Benefit Is the ONLY place to acquire an Acadia trail sign for private ownership!

(Signs included In this year's auction are: Cadillac South Ridge, Canada Cliffs intersection, Giant Slide, Great Head, and Parkman Mountain.)

Some of our favorite images taken by the Acadia Di

Some of our favorite images taken by the Acadia Digital Media Team in @acadianps last week. See the whole album on our Facebook page.

Photos by @averyhowe_photo, @lilylareginaphoto, @samamallon and @ashley_l_conti/Friends of Acadia.
.
.
#acadia #acadianationalpark #nps #nationalpark #friendsofacadia #mainemag #downeast #mainephotographer #mainephotography #newenglandphotography #getoutside #hikeme #canon #downeastmaine #DownEastMagazine #admt #digitalmedia #follow #beanoutsider #mainetheway #nationalparkgeek

<img src="https://friendsofacadia.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Some of our favorite images taken by the Acadia Digital Media Team in @acadianps last week. See the whole album on our Facebook page. Photos by @averyhowe_photo, @lilylareginaphoto, @samamallon and @ashley_l_conti/Friends of Acadia. . . #acadia #acadianationalpark #nps #nationalpark #friendsofacadia #mainemag #downeast #mainephotographer #mainephotography #newenglandphotography #getoutside #hikeme #canon #downeastmaine #DownEastMagazine #admt #digitalmedia #follow #beanoutsider #mainetheway #nationalparkgeek">

We hope you'll join us this Thursday, July 28 at 9

We hope you'll join us this Thursday, July 28 at 9am, at the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor for a special author talk with David Vela, former acting director of the @nationalparkservice and the first Latino to head the Park Service.

David’s book “Hola Ranger” chronicles his life growing up in the farmlands of Southeast Texas, his first visit to a national park and the impact that it had on his life. In addition, he shares stories about the experiences and the people that he met during his 38 years of public service.

This event is co-sponsored by @shermansbooks and @jesuplibrary

Copies of David’s book will be available to purchase from Sherman's. Please note that this program will be outside on the Jesup's side lawn.

Orange you glad it’s summer in @acadianps ? 🟧

Orange you glad it’s summer in @acadianps ? 🟧

Video and photos by @samamallon/Friends of Acadia.
.
.
#acadia #acadianationalpark #nps #nationalpark #friendsofacadia #mainemag #downeast #mainephotographer #mainephotography #newenglandphotography #getoutside #hikeme #canon #downeastmaine #DownEastMagazine #admt #follow #beanoutsider #mainetheway #nationalparkgeek #barnacles #orange #🍊