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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Thankful for All of You

We’re chock-full of gratitude for the people who make Acadia so exceptional all year long.

Opening (Out)doors

Urban and Diverse Youth Grants help make experiences in Acadia possible with a focus on on relationship and culture building.

Big Thanks to Our 2024 Seasonal Staff!

Friends of Acadia’s seasonal crews just wrapped up their tenures in Acadia. And wow, did they accomplish a lot.

Volunteers Turn Out for Take Pride in Acadia Day

Friends of Acadia’s 2024 Take Pride in Acadia Day brought out enthusiastic volunteers of all ages to rake leaves and clear drainage ditches along miles of carriage roads.

A Route Forward

In its 25th year, the Island Explorer continues to show how national parks can cope with their growing popularity.

Hiking Soil to the Summits

More than 200 people – and a handful of dogs – participated in this season’s Save Our Summits (SOS) hikes, which ran weekly from June through September.

Ribbon Cutting Celebration at Dane Farm!

Friends of Acadia hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony that celebrated the completion of Dane Farm housing units.

One Teacher’s Acadia Fellowship Experience

One of this year’s Acadia Teacher Fellows shares her experience in Acadia in a story in the Pen Bay Pilot.

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.