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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 be at the Hulls Cove Storage Facility, near the Visitor Center (same location as 2023 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 Schedule

 

Thursday, July 25

Project 1: Shed Day
Difficulty: We will be giving the shed, tools, and vans some TLC. Easy
Leader: Jim Linnane

Project 2: ***LONG DAY*** Ship Harbor Bogwalk (will return to shed at 2 p.m.)
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous. Uneven terrain, lifting, bending, and digging involved
Leader: TBD

Project 3: Painting Picnic Tables
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Even Terrain, some bending and lifting.
Leader: TBD

 

Saturday, July 27

Project: Painting Picnic Tables
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Even Terrain, some bending and lifting.
Leader: TBD
 

Tuesday, July30

Project 1: Carriage Road Drainage: Intersections 6→4
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Even terrain, some bending and lifting, mostly raking
Leader: Barb Nealon

Project 2: Ship Harbor Bogwalk
Difficulty:Moderate to Strenuous. Uneven terrain, lifting, bending, and digging involved
Leader: Randy Ewins

Project 3: ***LONG DAY*** Brushing Brushing Champlain South Ridge (will return to shed at 2 p.m.)
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous. Uneven terrain, changes in elevation, lifting, bending
Leader: Peter Fleisher and Judy Rynkiewicz

 

Thursday, August 1

Project 1: Carriage Road Drainage: Intersections 6→4
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Even terrain, some bending and lifting, mostly raking
Leader: TBD

Project 2: ***LONG DAY*** Ship Harbor Bogwalk (will return to shed at 2 p.m.)
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous. Uneven terrain, lifting, bending, and digging involved
Leader: TBD

Project 3: Painting Picnic Tables
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Even Terrain, some bending and lifting.
Leader: TBD

 

Saturday, August 3

Project: Painting Picnic Tables
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Even Terrain, some bending and lifting.
Leader: TBD
 

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 2023 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 Coordinator: 207-370-7938
FOA Main Office: 207-288-3340