Friends of Acadia - Conservation Organization in Maine

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

News and Stories

2024 Impact Report: Building a Bright Future

2024 was a year of meaningful progress and significant milestones for Friends of Acadia and our partners at Acadia National Park.

"This Camp is Fantastic"

Acadia National Park on my Mind caught up with seasonal workers as they settle into the new White Birches Camp.

Half-Day Volunteering on Acadia's Carriage Roads

Drop-in stewardship volunteers help keep Acadia’s trails and carriage roads safe, accessible, and looking sharp.

Registration Open for Save Our Summits hikes

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

Pints for a Purpose on tap at Terramor

Join us for this weekly speaker series and hear stories of Acadia and MDI. Every Thursday evening at Terramor Outdoor Resort.

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.

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.