Building Support for Maine State Parks and Public Lands
Welcome! Founded in 2026, Friends of Park and Lands is a volunteer-led organization advocating for exceptional experiences at Maine State Parks, investments in State Historic Sites, and high quality stewardship of Maine’s Public Reserved Lands.
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who we are
Founded in 2026, we are a volunteer-led organization advocating for exceptional experiences at Maine State Parks, investments in State Historic Sites, and high quality stewardship of Maine’s Public Reserved Lands, boat access sites, and rail trails.
what we do
Our primary focus is to build support for thriving Maine State Parks, State Historic Sites, and Public Reserved Lands. We are actively working with legislators, candidates, Maine’s Congressional Delegation, and Maine’s Executive Branch. We work seamlessly with the Bureau of Parks and Lands. Stay tuned for more information and reports coming later in 2026.
2026 Photo Competition
As we launch this new organization, we want to collect photos that tell the story of how important this work is. We love photos of kids and groups.
we need your stories
As we launch this new organization, we want to collect stories that tell the story of how important this work is. We love stories of childhood, adventure, solitude, awe, respite, aging, challenges, triumphs, groups, friendships, poetry, song, art, heritage, hunting, fishing, mountain biking, swimming, barbecuing, tenting, dog sledding, canoeing, and more.