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Drop-in Stewardship Volunteer
Program Schedule

Planned Trail and Carriage Road Work Locations for Volunteers

Drop-in Stewardship Volunteer Program projects are organized for Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, the first week of June through mid-October. All are welcome — no experience or reservations required!

This year’s volunteer meeting location will again be at the Hulls Cove Storage Facility, near the Visitor Center (same location as last year while Park HQ is under construction). (Note: there is an “authorized vehicles only” as well as a “do not enter” sign, but if you are there to volunteer just continue past those!) Find more details and directions on our FAQ page.

Projects are posted here every Thursday for the following week.

Upcoming Project Schedule

 

Saturday, July 26

Project: Carriage Road Drainage 8 -> 9
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Flat, even terrain, some bending and lifting, mostly raking
Leader(s): TBD

 

Tuesday, July 28

Project 1: Carriage Road Drainage Intersection 4 -> 2 (Witch Hole)
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Flat, even terrain, some bending and lifting, mostly raking
Leader(s): David Opdyke

Project 2: Hadlock Ponds Bogwalk
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous. Uneven terrain, bending, lifting, carrying, digging
Leader(s): Tim Schorer & Brian Sale

Project 3: Carriage Road Vista Clearing near intersection 4
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous. Steep, uneven terrain, some bending and lifting
Leader(s): Mark Nadel

 

Thursday, July 30

Project 1: Carriage Road Flossing Aunt Betty area
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Flat, even terrain, some bending, can be done standing or sitting
Leader(s): David Opdyke

Project 2: Trail Brushing– Asticou and Jordan Pond Path
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous. Uneven terrain, sometimes steep, bending
Leader(s): Judy Rynkiewicz

Project 3: Hadlock Ponds Bogwalk
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous. Uneven terrain, bending, lifting, carrying, digging
Leader(s): TBD

 

Saturday, August 2

Project: Carriage Road Drainage 8 -> 9
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Flat, even terrain, some bending and lifting, mostly raking
Leader(s): TBD

Thank you!

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Chilton Trust.

Drop In to Help Out

Drop-in Stewardship Program volunteers help keep Acadia’s trails and carriage roads safe, accessible, and looking sharp. And half-day's work goes a long way. Come volunteer!

Learn More

When and where to meet:

We’re looking forward to a lively season! This year’s volunteer meeting location will be at the Hulls Cove Storage Facility, near the Visitor Center. Find more details and directions on our FAQ page.
Work projects usually end between 12:00-12:15 p.m.

What to bring:

Wear closed-toed shoes and bring insect repellent, water, lunch, and work gloves
We provide all of the tools, safety gear, transportation, and instructions

The Drop-in Stewardship Volunteer Program is a partnership between Acadia National Park and Friends of Acadia. All projects are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather.

 

For more information, please contact:

FOA Field Office: 207-288-3934
Dianna Sproul, ANP Volunteer Coordinator: 207-288-8716
Nikki Burtis, FOA Stewardship Manager: 207-370-7938
FOA Main Office: 207-288-3340