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

FOA Buys Trenton Property as Workforce Housing

The six existing townhomes will be used as housing for Island Explorer bus drivers beginning in 2025.

Friends of Acadia’s Team Grows!

New staff and role changes here at Friends of Acadia!

Volunteers Hike Soil to Summits in Acadia

Fox Bangor’s recent segment highlights the importance of volunteers in weekly Save Our Summits hikes.

Wheelchair Accessible Carriage Rides at Wildwood

Wheelchair travelers visiting Acadia National Park can enjoy a ride on a horse-drawn carriage this season.

Spotlight on our Summit Stewards

Friends of Acadia’s Summit Stewards program was recently featured on Fox 22.

Registration Open for Save Our Summits hikes

Hike up a mountain AND help Acadia National Park’s efforts to restore summit vegetation

Fan Favorite Acadia Quest 2024

Adventure your way to “fan favorite” locations and activities selected by dedicated Questers (who know what they’re talking about)!

Helping Get Ocean Path Ready for Peak Season

Friends of Acadia helped fund the repair and restoration work done by Acadia’s trail crew, but we also funded the shiny new equipment used to help with those repairs.

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.