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.


Science in Acadia Spotlighted in Sierra magazine
The Sierra Club’s winter magazine highlights several science-forward initiatives happening in Acadia National Park.

Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Preserve and Manage Public Lands
The America the Beautiful Act would address growing maintenance backlog and deferred maintenance in national parks.

Volunteers Turn Out for Take Pride in Acadia Day
Friends of Acadia’s 2024 Take Pride in Acadia Day brought out enthusiastic volunteers of all ages to rake leaves and clear drainage ditches along miles of carriage roads.

Friends of Acadia and Acadia National Park celebrate milestones in employee housing
Friends of Acadia hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony that celebrated the completion of Dane Farm housing units.