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

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America’s Best Idea: Film Screening and Q&A with Dayton Duncan to Celebrate Acadia Centennial

“Acadia was the first national park east of the Mississippi, and the first ever created from land donated to the nation by private citizens,” Mr. Duncan said about the upcoming event, “beginning a tradition of philanthropy and the parks that continues to this day. It’s an inspiring story about an inspiring and beautiful place, and I’m looking forward to being back in Acadia to help celebrate its centennial.”

Acadia National Park and Friends of Acadia Present Awards to the Friends of the Islesford Historical Museum

ISLESFORD, MAINE — More than 30 residents of the Cranberry Isles, along with representatives of Acadia National Park (ANP) and Friends of Acadia (FOA), enjoyed brilliant September sunshine and fabulous island and ocean views during the open-air award presentation of the 2016 William Otis Sawtelle Award…

Acadia Centennial Task Force and Friends of Acadia Receive National Park Service Partnership Award

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK — As part of the centennial celebration at Acadia’s Jordan Pond House last weekend, Friends of Acadia and the Acadia Centennial Task Force were honored with a national award recognizing their outstanding contributions to Acadia National Park.

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Take Pride in Acadia Day

Saturday, November 5 – Each fall, up to 500 volunteers work together to prepare Acadia’s beloved carriage roads for winter. A great opportunity to get outside in the autumn air with friends and family!

Acadia Quest: Ongoing from May through November

Acadia Quest is a series of outdoor experiences in Acadia National Park that encourage youth to explore, learn, and protect national parks and other conserved lands.

The Acadia Centennial in 2016

When: All year long! Where: Acadia National Park, in the surrounding communities, and throughout Maine Who: Everyone who lives here and…

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Programs

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