Category: Press Release

ACADIA NAT’L PARK —Canon U.S.A. is helping Friends of Acadia (FOA) protect the park and provide resources to assist in the training of a new generation of young photojournalists who are sharing the wonders of Acadia with the wider world. Canon U.S.A.’s donation, which includes cameras and other optical equipment, will be used by FOA’s… Read more »

BAR HARBOR — Four area residents were honored by Friends of Acadia for their service to the organization and Acadia National Park at FOA’s 2018 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, July 11. The Excellence in Volunteerism Award was given to Priscilla and Jack Hirschenhofer of Wyomissing, PA, and Hancock. The couple volunteer in numerous capacities including… Read more »

Saturday, June 9, 2018Wild Gardens of Acadia Benefit Plant SaleSt. Saviour’s Church, Mount Desert Street9 a.m. to Noon BAR HARBOR — Area plant lovers will have a chance to pick up a wide selection of native and ornamental garden plants at the annual Wild Gardens of Acadia’s benefit plant sale set for Saturday, June 9,… Read more »

PALM SPRINGS, CA — A book created by Friends of Acadia (FOA) in honor of the park’s 100th Anniversary took top partnership honors at a gathering of the Public Lands Alliance (PLA) here on Feb. 28. “Acadia National Park: A Centennial Celebration,” featuring photographs by Tom Blagden Jr., and essays by a selection of area… Read more »

BAR HARBOR — Friends of Acadia’s (FOA) strong financial health, commitment to accountability, and transparency have resulted in the organization’s attaining the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest evaluator of charities. FOA has earned the 4-star rating now for six years in a row. “This is our highest possible rating and indicates… Read more »

BAR HARBOR — The year 2017 saw major growth in Friends of Acadia’s community engagement programs, including educational offerings that inspire youth to become tomorrow’s stewards of public lands and the environment. More than 600 students and teachers from 20 Maine schools, including all elementary institutions on Mount Desert Island, attended the Schoodic Education Adventure… Read more »

ACADIA NAT’L PARK — Nearly 500 volunteers are expected here on Saturday, Nov. 4, to help maintain the historic carriage paths. Take Pride in Acadia Day attracts hundreds of enthusiastic volunteers of all ages to rake leaves and clear drainage ditches along miles of carriage roads in preparation for winter. The well-coordinated volunteer effort, now… Read more »

BAR HARBOR — More than 150 people from around the country will gather here October 17-19 for the fall meeting of the National Park Friends Alliance. The meeting will be attended by members of friends groups, conservation organizations, and philanthropic groups, as well as by National Park Service personnel. Acting National Park Service Director Mike… Read more »