2023 was a groundbreaking year for Friends of Acadia and our partners at Acadia National Park. As our members and donors, you can feel proud of your impact.
Thank You, Storm Clean-Up Volunteers!
Many hands came out to move cobble and clean up downed trees and debris during three recent storm clean-up events.
The Power of Volunteers
Volunteers represent not only tangible benefits to the park through the work they do, but they pass on the message of stewardship and inspire others.
Fostering Future Park Leaders
NPS Academy interns gain career opportunity experience in the park service.
Raising the Roof for Acadia’s Seasonal Workforce
Together, we are raising the roof and making a difference, one bedroom, one park ranger at a time.
Heavy Lifting
Moving heavy rock is a big part of building and maintaining trails in Acadia National Park. But there’s so much more to it.
Friends of Acadia Purchases Land in Seal Harbor for Development of Acadia Seasonal Workforce Housing
The purchase is part of a broader strategy to help Acadia address the housing crisis on Mount Desert Island.
Annual Benefit Raises Funds for new Acadia Boat
475 gathered under the tent to celebrate and support the Acadia National Park.
Research and Resiliency in Acadia
Acadia’s forests, lakes, and coasts are being altered through land use, pollution, over-tourism, invasive species, and climate change.
Making Acadia More Welcoming and Accessible for All
More work is needed to welcome under-represented communities to Acadia, and all our national parks.