Planned Trail and Carriage Road Work Locations for Volunteers
Drop-in volunteer projects are organized for Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, the first week of June through mid-October. All are welcome—no experience or reservations required!
- Meet at 8:15 a.m. at the flagpole at Park Headquarters (HQ)
- Work projects usually end between 12:00-12:15 p.m.
- Please bring insect repellent, water, lunch, and work gloves
- Program is a partnership between Acadia National Park and Friends of Acadia
- All projects are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather
SEASON END DATES:
- September 30th is the last day for Saturday sessions.
- October 31st is the last day for Tuesday and Thursday sessions. Please come in costume on Halloween to celebrate the final drop-in day of the season!
| DAY & DATE | MEETING PLACE | WORK & LOCATION | COMMENTS |
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Saturday 9/16/17 |
HQ | 1. Easy Project, TBD. |
Easy to moderate work. Leader:
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Tuesday 9/19/17
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HQ |
1. Trail Building, the Valley Trail. 2. Brushing, Orange and Black Path. 3. Bogwalk construction, Eagle Lake.
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Easy to Strenuous work. Leaders:
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Thursday 9/21/17 |
HQ
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1. Bogwalk construction, Eagle Lake. 2. Trail Building, the Valley Trail. 3. Pruning, Park Headquarters. |
Easy to Strenuous work. Leaders:
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Saturday 9/23/17
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HQ
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1. Trail Building, the Valley Trail.
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Easy to moderate work. Leader:
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For more information, please contact:
- Dana Petersen, Stewardship Coordinator: 207-288-3934
- Dianna McKeage, Acadia National Park Volunteer Coordinator: 207-288-8716
- Friends of Acadia Main Office: 207-288-3340