Category: Press Release

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 »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 CONTACT: Stephanie Clement, Conservation Director, Friends of Acadia, 207-288-3340; Mac McKeever, Senior Public Relations Representative, L.L.Bean, 207-552-6078; Christie Anastasia, Acadia National Park, 207-288-8806; Paul Murphy, Executive Director, Downeast Transportation, 207-667-5796 BAR HARBOR, MAINE – A major milestone was achieved on Wednesday, August 23rd when Wayne and Charlene Ferguson… Read more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 19, 2017CONTACT:  Stephanie Clement, 207-288-3340   Bar Harbor, Maine — Friends of Acadia has released a request for proposals (RFP) for research to refine, add to, or complement data on the economic impact of Acadia National Park. The park celebrated its centennial last year, generating a record 3.3 million visits…. Read more »

Bar Harbor, Maine — The mood was celebratory when members of the Acadia Centennial Task Force, Acadia National Park officials, staff and board members of Friends of Acadia, and staff of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust gathered this afternoon to dedicate a time capsule intended to be opened in conjunction with Acadia’s bicentennial year in 2116.

Friends of Acadia, Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance, and Down East Magazine are pleased to announce the six winners of “100 Words for Acadia,” a writing contest celebrating Acadia National Park’s 100th birthday.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 7, 2016CONTACT:  Paige Steele, Conservation Projects Manager, paige@friendsofacadia.org ACADIA NATIONAL PARK – Saturday, November 5 was a beautiful fall day that saw a record-breaking 508 volunteers show their pride in the park at the annual Take Pride in Acadia Day. Together, volunteers raked fallen leaves from drainage areas on 10.2… Read more »