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.
Find more details and directions on our FAQ page.

Projects are posted here every Thursday for the following week.

Upcoming Schedule

 

Thursday, June 1

Project 1: Acadian Ridge Trail Bridge Repairs & Brushing
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous. Uneven terrain, some slightly steep areas, lifting and bending involved
Leader: JC Camelio

Project 2: Carriage Road Drainage Intersections 6 → 8
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Even terrain, some bending and lifting, mostly raking
Leader: David Opdyke

 

Saturday, June 3

Project 1: Schooner Head
Path Drainage
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Even terrain, some bending and lifting, mostly raking
Leader: Jim Linnane

 

Tuesday, June 6 – CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Project 1: Nursery Clean Up Day
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Even terrain, little hiking, some bending and lifting, variety of tasks
Leader: Barb Nealon

Project 2: Carriage Road Drainage Intersections 6 →8
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Even terrain, some bending and lifting, mostly raking
Leader: Joey & Mike Engling

 

Thursday, June 8

Project 1: Schooner Head Path Resurfacing
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous. Uneven terrain, lifting, bending, and digging involved
Leader: Lee Allen

Project 2: Kane Path and Canon Brook Trail Drainage
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Uneven terrain, some bending and lifting, mostly raking
Leader: Peter Fleisher

 

Saturday, June 10

Project: Carriage Road Flossing
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Even terrain, some bending and lifting, can be done sitting or standing
Leader: Ruth Yeiser

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