Friends of Acadia is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the long-term protection of the natural and cultural resources of Acadia National Park and its region. To meet this mission, Friends of Acadia channels private donations to conservation and historic preservation projects in the park, monitors planning and legislative activities affecting Acadia, and sponsors volunteer groups in Acadia and surrounding communities.

For more information about Friends of Acadia or to join, visit them online or contact them at:

Friends of Acadia
PO Box 45
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
800-625-0321

Friends of Schoodic, a committee of Friends of Acadia, was created to preserve and protect the natural and cultural environment of the Schoodic District of Acadia National Park; to support education and research activities; and to maintain and enhance the visitor experience. Friends of Schoodic is engaged in many of the activities that characterize Friends of Acadia's work, but with a focus on Schoodic. These activities include:

• Helping with trail maintenance, shore cleanup, and other projects
• Providing financial support for specific projects not funded by the park budget
• Representing the local community’s concerns about the park and its operations
• Establishing a core of local volunteers

For more information about Friends of Schoodic, contact them by e-mail or visit their website.