Photo Credit: Jeremy Dugal
Photo Credit: Jeremy Dugal
Friends of Baxter State Park is an independent citizen group with a mission to preserve, support, and enhance the wilderness character of Baxter State Park in the spirit of its founder, Governor Percival Baxter. Learn more about our mission.
Baxter State Park is a 209,644-acre public wilderness area in northern Maine. Former Governor Percival Baxter gave the Park to the people of Maine with the mandate that it remain forever wild. Explore his park and his vision.
Volunteering is a great way to directly participate in the stewardship of the Park. From splitting wood to painting and maintaining trails, there’s something for everyone. Learn more about volunteer opportunities.
By contributing to Friends of Baxter State Park, you can help ensure that the Park forever remains the spectacular wilderness area that it is today. Learn more about donation options, or become a member today.
We are honoring the 21st Anniversary of Friends of Baxter State Park this year with a virtual celebration on September 9! Given the recent surge in Covid-19 cases in Maine and the heightened risks posed by the delta variant, we made the difficult decision to cancel our in-person event at Maple Hill Farm and host a virtual gathering instead. We'll be gathering from 6:00 - 7:30pm to honor our founders, celebrate our accomplishments...
We are honoring the 21st Anniversary of Friends of Baxter State Park this year with a celebration scheduled for September 9. We were planning a lovely afternoon of honoring our founders, celebrating our accomplishments over the past 21 years, and looking to the future. All founding and current Friends of Baxter State Park members were invited to attend. Given the recent surge in Covid-19 cases in Maine and the heightened risks posed by the delta variant, we...
We're very excited to introduce the amazing young people of our 2021 BYCC Conservation Fellows program. Without further ado, here they are in their own words! We can't wait to share their summer projects with you. ...
Friends of Baxter State Park is seeking a part-time membership coordinator to join our staff. The position provides a flexible schedule with a combination of remote and in-office work in our Belfast location. This person's duties will include membership stewardship, event coordination, eCommerce sales, and administrative support. The position starts at 12 hours per week and has growth potential. Click here to download a job description and application instructions. ...
