Our members make possible essential conservation projects in Acadia National Park and the surrounding communities.

News and Stories

Friends of Acadia preserves, protects, and promotes stewardship of the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality, and distinctive cultural resources of Acadia National Park and surrounding communities for the inspiration and enjoyment of current and future generations.

Our Priorities

Friends of Acadia’s effective mix of private philanthropy, volunteerism, innovative leadership, and strong partnership benefits Acadia National Park’s most critical needs:

By The Numbers

4,607

Members

4,921

Dedicated Volunteer
Hours

$1.7

Million in 2021 in
grants to park and
communities

($35.7M Since 1986)

18,467

Leave no trace
contacts by the
summit stewards

1,220

Cairns repaired
by the summit
stewards

42,949

Total visitor
contacts by the
summit stewards

PRESERVE AND PROTECT

OUR ACADIA

Learn about and support our work for Acadia National Park.