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

News and Stories

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.

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:

By The Numbers

4,354

Members

9,294

Dedicated Volunteer
Hours

$10.2

Million in 2024 in
grants to park and
communities

($49.4M Since 1986)

58

New beds for seasonal staff
added since 2023

497K

Island Explorer passengers in 2024
(10M+ since 1999)

18,888

Total visitor
contacts by the
summit stewards

PRESERVE AND PROTECT

OUR ACADIA

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