Wild Gardens Plant Sale Set

Posted May 29th, 2018

Saturday, June 9, 2018 Wild Gardens of Acadia Benefit Plant Sale St. Saviour’s Church, Mount Desert Street 9 a.m. to Noon… Read more >

Acadia National Park Transportation Plan: Statement by David MacDonald, President and CEO of Friends of Acadia

Posted April 27th, 2018

Acadia National Park Transportation Plan Statement by David MacDonald, President and CEO of Friends of Acadia FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April… Read more >

Blagden Centennial Book Wins National Recognition

Posted March 6th, 2018

PALM SPRINGS, CA — A book created by Friends of Acadia (FOA) in honor of the park’s 100th Anniversary took top… Read more >

FOA Awarded Top Charity 4-Star Rating

Posted February 8th, 2018

BAR HARBOR — Friends of Acadia’s (FOA) strong financial health, commitment to accountability, and transparency have resulted in the organization’s attaining… Read more >

Community engagement grows in 2017

Posted January 3rd, 2018

BAR HARBOR — The year 2017 saw major growth in Friends of Acadia’s community engagement programs, including educational offerings that inspire… Read more >

Comment on Park Entrance Fee Increase Proposed by the Department of Interior

Posted November 29th, 2017

Friends of Acadia would like to thank the National Park Service for the opportunity to comment on the proposal to increase… Read more >

#GivingTuesday supports FOA Mission

Posted November 27th, 2017

Thanksgiving was a delicious blur. Whether battling in the trenches or simply observing the retail onslaught from afar, you survived Black… Read more >

Hundreds to Volunteer in Acadia

Posted October 26th, 2017

ACADIA NAT’L PARK — Nearly 500 volunteers are expected here on Saturday, Nov. 4, to help maintain the historic carriage paths.… Read more >

National Park Friends Alliance to Meet in Bar Harbor

Posted October 6th, 2017

BAR HARBOR — More than 150 people from around the country will gather here October 17-19 for the fall meeting of… Read more >

Fare-free, Propane-Powered Island Explorer Bus System Carries 7 Millionth Passenger

Posted August 23rd, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 CONTACT: Stephanie Clement, Conservation Director, Friends of Acadia, 207-288-3340; Mac McKeever, Senior Public Relations… Read more >