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As a Friends of Acadia drop-in volunteer, you’ll see a new side of Acadia, feel a deeper connection to the park, and leave this national treasure a little better than you found it. Our Drop-in Stewardship Volunteer Program occurs every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from June through the end of October. While being led by our amazing Volunteer Crew Leaders, you’ll help with important work like cutting back vegetation, clearing drainage features, building bogwalk, tread work, weeding carriage roads, and other tasks. Projects run from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., weather permitting, and no experience or reservation is required!

Join a 15-minute Ranger Talk, a short and engaging program highlighting Cedar Breaks’ natural and cultural history. Topics vary daily and are Ranger’s Choice, covering everything from wildflowers and wildlife to geology and human history.

Drop by anytime during program hours to learn about the phenomena of fall raptor migration, other lesser known migrants, and raptor identification. Wear warm clothes, and bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them. May be adjusted or cancelled due to heavy rain or other adverse weather conditions. Follow the Cadillac North Ridge Trail from the east parking lot at the summit, 200 yards down to an overlook. Need to Know: A Cadillac Summit Road vehicle reservation is required to drive to this location. Visit recreation.gov to reserve one ticket per vehicle. You may purchase a ticket for any time slot during program hours. Terrain on the trail to access the program site is very uneven with rocks and roots in the path. Please be prepared for these conditions if attending. The latest migration data can be followed at: https://hawkcount.org/month_summary.php?rsite=280&go=Go+to+site .

Join a Ranger at Blackwoods Campground Amphitheater to hear about the innovative ways that beavers build in Acadia. Discover why beavers are such effective ecosystem engineers and learn how you can be like a beaver!

Enjoy the car-free carriage roads at a comfortable pace on a ranger-guided 6.0 mile moderate ride while discovering the diverse beauty and history of Acadia. The program price includes the use of a 21-speed bike and helmet for the full day. Accessibility: You may request sign language, live audio description, assistive listening devices, or other accommodation for any scheduled park event or program at Acadia by contacting us at least 10 days in advance at 207-288-3338, option 0, or acadia_information@nps.gov. Learn more at https://go.nps.gov/AcadiaAccessibility

Join a Ranger at Blackwoods Campground Amphitheater to learn about the wonderful animals of Acadia National Park, how they are all connected, and why biodiversity matters. Program length 44-60 minutes.

Join us for a month-long Junior Ranger adventure this October! Every Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 pm, kids will explore a different Junior Ranger activity book—learning about wildlife, conservation, and the stories of Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. Together, we’ll tackle puzzles, games, challenges, and discovery activities that build curiosity, confidence, and stewardship skills. Throughout the month, Junior Rangers will work toward earning four different Junior Ranger badges, one for each themed booklet. Junior Rangers will receive guidance and encouragement as they complete activities, share what they’ve learned, and connect with the park in meaningful, kid-friendly ways. Schedule: Oct 7 – Become a Bering Land Bridge Junior Ranger! Oct 14 – Become a Junior Angler! Oct 21 – Become a Junior Paleontologist! Oct 28 – Become a Junior Ranger Night Explorer! Parent/guardian must sign permission slip. Healthy snack provided courtesy of Alaska Geographic.

Join a ranger on a mostly level 2.3 mile hike through the Great Meadow, to learn how Acadia National Park, the Schoodic Institute, and Friends of Acadia are working together to restore a damaged wetland. Accessibility: You may request sign language, live audio description, assistive listening devices, or other accommodation for any scheduled park event or program at Acadia by contacting us at least 10 days in advance at 207-288-3338, option 0, or acadia_information@nps.gov. Learn more at https://go.nps.gov/AcadiaAccessibility

Reservations are required and can be made by calling (207) 288-3338 -option 0- starting 3 days prior to the program. Location given with reservation. Go birding with a ranger to learn tips and tricks for all skill levels, while discussing the significance of birds in Acadia. This is a short walk with little to no elevation gain, but roots and rocks. Total distance 1.3 miles round trip. Accessibility: You may request sign language, live audio description, assistive listening devices, or other accommodation for any scheduled park event or program at Acadia by contacting us at least 10 days in advance at 207-288-3338, option 0, or acadia_information@nps.gov. Learn more at https://go.nps.gov/AcadiaAccessibility

Join a ranger on a mostly level 2.3 mile hike through the Great Meadow, to learn how Acadia National Park, the Schoodic Institute, and Friends of Acadia are working together to restore a damaged wetland. Accessibility: You may request sign language, live audio description, assistive listening devices, or other accommodation for any scheduled park event or program at Acadia by contacting us at least 10 days in advance at 207-288-3338, option 0, or acadia_information@nps.gov. Learn more at https://go.nps.gov/AcadiaAccessibility

Join a ranger to see and hear some of the wide variety of resident and migratory birds found at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, including raptors, warblers and various songbirds. While you explore the area around Lunksoos Boat Launch, you may hear more birds than you can see. Bring binoculars and a device with the Merlin app if you have them. The walk will take place on gravel roads and grassy areas. Footing may be uneven. A vault toilet is available at the Lunksoos Campground.

Join a ranger to see and hear some of the wide variety of resident and migratory birds found at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, including raptors, warblers and various songbirds. While you walk the paths at Tekαkαpimək Contact Station, you may hear more birds than you can see. Bring binoculars and a device with the Merlin app if you have them. Paths consist of loose gravel with running and cross slopes up to 6%. The width of the paths ranges from 70" to 86". The distance covered will be approximately 0.25 miles. Note: Tekαkαpimək Contact Station and its restrooms will not be open during the walk. The closest available vault toilets are at the monument boundary on Swift Brook Road and at the Lunksoos Boat Launch.