More than 430 people gathered under the tent to celebrate and support the park.


Wild Gardens Volunteers Highlighted in NYTimes
Anne Kozak, who began volunteering in the gardens in 1972, is recognized for her dedicated tenure alongside Wild Gardens co-chair Helen Koch.

Celebrating Accomplishments & Honoring Members at Annual Meeting
More than 300 ‘friends’ of Acadia National Park gathered for Friends of Acadia’s 2025 Annual Meeting on July 9 at the Bar Harbor Club.

“This Camp is Fantastic” – Seasonal Workers Move Into White Birches
Acadia National Park on my Mind caught up with seasonal workers as they settle into the new White Birches Camp.

Admiration for Acadia’s Historic Carriage Roads
A recent National Geographic story gives nod to the history and beauty of Acadia’s carriage roads.

Thank You to this Year’s Might Crew of Earth Day Roadside Cleanup Volunteers
206 volunteers gathered 372 bags of trash this weekend, helping keep Acadia trash-free, rain be darned!

A Multitude of Ways To Volunteer in Acadia!
A story in the Ellsworth American highlights ways Friends of Acadia volunteers can have a big impact in Acadia National Park.

Gratitude for the Groomers
A story in the Portland Press Herald highlights the volunteers of the Acadia Winter Trails Association.

Science Survey Travelogue Spotlights Visitation Challenges in Acadia
Student reporter Alina Povelikin balances visitation recommendations and real-world data about rising visitation in Acadia National Park.

Friends of Acadia Welcomes New Leadership Staff
Perrin Doniger comes aboard as VP of Communications and Marketing, and Megan Loomer joins as VP of Finance and CFO.