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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).
Find more details and directions on our FAQ page.

Projects are posted here every Thursday for the following week.

Upcoming Project Schedule

Saturday, July 12

No drop-in today. We’ll be reveling in pink during the ~FLAMINGO PARADE~ in Southwest Harbor!

 

Tuesday, July 15

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

Project 2: Drainage and Brushing Great Head Trail
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous. Sometimes steep, uneven terrain, bending, lifting
Leader(s): Mark Nadel

Project 3: Brushing Hadlock
Ponds
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous. Flat, uneven terrain, bending, lifting
Leader(s): Peter Fleisher

 

Thursday, July 17

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): Mark Nadel

Project 2: Trail Drainage – Gorge Path
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous. Uneven terrain, bending, lifting, digging
Leader(s): TBD

Project 3: Carriage Road Vista Clearing
Difficulty: Strenuous. Steep, uneven terrain, bending, lifting, carrying
Leader(s): Peter Fleisher

 

Saturday, July 19

Project: Carriage Road Drainage 11→13
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