Location: Southcentral Maine
Strenuous. Up to 5 mi. daily hikes.
Front country.Tent camping in a designated campground
We’re seeking flexible volunteers for a week of mixed work on the trails and carriage roads in gorgeous Acadia National Park! The project scope will be narrowed closer to the project dates based on the needs of the park.
Service Project Details
This project is a great fit for flexible and easy-going volunteers. We’ll spend the week in a mixture of work on the trails and carriage roads in gorgeous Acadia National Park. The project scope will be narrowed closer to the project dates based on the needs of the park, but applicants should be able to hike 5 miles comfortably, have sure footing (we may work in steep or loose terrain), and lift 20 lbs periodically.
We’ll spend the week based out of Seawall Campground. We will have limited available parking at Seawall Campground (3 spots at the campsite and 3 spots in overflow parking in the campground). Additional vehicles may have to be parked in other overflow parking lots or at Acadia N.P. HQ.
We highly encourage volunteers to carpool to this project!
Project Leaders: Ross Holloway & Natalie Nowak
Agency Website
Itinerary:
Sunday, September 21st. The Volunteer group meets in the afternoon at a time/place TBD. The group will go through check-in, introductions, and orientation, and help set up camp in preparation for the work week ahead.
Monday, September 22nd. Workday.
Tuesday, September 23rd. Workday.
Wednesday, September 24th. Day off.
Thursday, September 25th. Workday.
Friday, September 26th. Workday.
Saturday, September 27th. Break down camp, goodbyes, and depart.
Nearest Cities
Ellsworth, ME– ~16 miles
Bangor, ME – ~45 miles
Portland, ME – ~175 miles
Nearest Airports
Bangor International Airport (BGR) – ~ 50 miles
Portland International Jetport (PWM) – ~175 miles
Portsmouth International Airport (PSM) – ~225 miles
Free Time Details
Hike, bike, explore, photograph, birdwatching, tide pooling, swimming, boating, and an overall great time!
Accommodations
Tent camping in a designated group campsite.
Difficulty
Strenuous. Up to 5-mile daily hike.
Task Details
Bending, cutting, hauling, swinging, digging, throwing, pushing, lifting, kneeling, crouching, sloped terrain, etc.
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