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Our Mission
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.
2009 Ridge Runner and Recreational Technician Positions
We are beginning the application process for 2009's Ridge Runners and Recreational Technician. If you are interested in either
position, please review the following job descriptions for instructions on how to apply:
Ridge Runner Job Description
Recreational Technician Job Description
Proposed "eco-resort" development bounding Acadia at Schoodic
Recently, consultants of the landowners of 3,200 acres abutting the Schoodic Distric of Acadia contacted the Schoodic
communities, Friends of Acadia, Acadia National Park, local land trusts, and other stakeholders to talk about a proposal
to build a large scale “eco-resort” on the acerage. Learn more about this issue and
how you can help.
19th Annual Take Pride in Acadia Day
This year's Take Pride in Acadia Day, which occurred Saturday, November 1st, marked the 19th anniversary of our popular volunteer event. Learn more about this event.
Green Benefit Gala A Success
The 19th Annual Benefit Gala took place on Saturday, August 9, at the Asticou Inn
in Northeast Harbor. See some of the exciting auction items... Mark your calendars!
Next year’s benefit will take place on Saturday, August 8, 2009.
Acadia Quest Has Successful First Year 
Acadia Quest promotes participation in a series of youth- and family-oriented experiences in Acadia National Park that encourage
young people and families to explore, learn about, and protect national parks and other conserved lands. Are you up for the Acadia
Quest challenge? Learn more about the Acadia Quest Program.
News
Surf, Turf - and Strife (The Boston Globe, November 15, 2008)
More than an hour's drive from the bustle of Bar Harbor and the well-trodden trails of Mount Desert Island lies a secluded part of Acadia
National Park. Here, the loudest sound is the surf as it crashes against the craggy granite rocks of the Schoodic Peninsula.
Read more...
Economic Leadership and Friends of Acadia (Executive Bulletin, November, 2008)
At this writing, the Presidential election is still ahead of us. The country’s new leadership is yet to be determined and the impacts to the financial market from that new leadership and from recent financial aid efforts are yet to be realized. Read more...
Marla O'Byrne: 'Eco-resort' near Acadia Stirs Debate (Bangor Daily News, April 4, 2008)
Anyone who has traveled to the Schoodic Peninsula knows what a rare pleasure is in store at the end of land. After passing
through the communities of Gouldsboro or Winter Harbor, the road weaves through forested landscape until vistas begin to open onto
the ocean. The Schoodic Peninsula offers a rocky coastline, winding trails, summit views from Schoodic Head and, most especially,
the opportunity for quiet discovery and experience.
Read more…
More recent news...
We're Branching Out!
Friends of Acadia
recently launched pages on Facebook, Myspace, Flickr, and Youtube. If you're a member of any of these sites,
pay us a visit and let us know what you think. We'll be adding content periodically, so check back often!
