Join the community.

Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters formed in 2017 and has since led transformative projects and programs in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and local communities. New tent sites at Lunksoos campground, Tekαkαpimək Contact Station, wilderness adventures for youth, and nature-based lessons in area schools: sponsorships help unlock the potential of the Monument to build a brighter future for the Katahdin region.

Join the Friends community in 2026 to support the National Park Service, create inspiring programs for youth, and celebrate these woods, waters, and dark skies in the Monument, Katahdin region, and throughout Maine. Thank you to the sponsors who made our work possible in 2025! Learn all about our wonderful community of Friends on our Supporters page.

A drumming group performs on an outdoor stone patio for a small crowd
Cultural demonstration at Tekαkαpimək Contact Station

Recognition all year:

  • eNewsletter spotlights – more than 2,500 unique readers each month
  • Your company logo/listing on Friends’ website – with 3,200 average monthly visits
  • Social media sponsor shout-outs to our 24k-plus Facebook and Instagram followers
  • Annual printed newsletter mailed to 1,000 supporter households – with your logo/listing

Appreciation at every event:

  • 150-plus most passionate friends come to network at our statewide Membership May events
  • 250 people will travel (many staying the weekend) to attend Woods & Waters Day, toasting the 10th anniversary of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
  • 400 youth, families, and community members come to learn about dark skies at Stars Over Katahdin
  • Sponsors gain impactful exposure to broad audiences through print, digital, and in-person appreciation!

We are a proud Environmental Partner of:

 


2026 Sponsorship Events

A large brewery tasting room.
Membership May at Maine Beer Co

 

  • Membership May Networking Series | May | Freeport, Ellsworth, Millinocket, & Patten
  • Woods and Waters Day, including exclusive host and sponsor VIP reception | Friday, August 14th & Saturday, August 15th | New England Outdoor Center, Millinocket & Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
  • Stars Over Katahdin | Saturday, October 3rd| Taylor’s Katahdin View Campground, Stacyville & Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

 


Sponsorship Levels

Hathorn – $500

  • Listing in promotional emails to 4,000+
  • Listing on event banners, posters, programs, webpages
  • 1 complimentary ticket to Woods and Waters Day (including VIP reception)
  • Listing in Friends’ annual print newsletter and impact report
  • Listing and link on Friends’ website

Barnard – $1,000

  • All benefits at previous level plus…
  • Tags on Friends’ social media event posts
  • 2 tickets to Woods and Waters Day (including VIP reception)
  • Trip planning tips for your team
  • Social media thank you post

Deasey – $2,500

  • All benefits at previous level plus…
  • Logo on event banners, posters, programs, webpages
  • 4 tickets to Woods and Waters Day (including VIP reception)
  • Logo in Friends’ annual print newsletter and impact report
  • Logo and link on Friends’ website
  • Trip planning tips and maps for your team
  • 1 sponsor spotlight in Friends’ monthly eNewsletter

Lookout – $5,000

  • All benefits at previous levels plus…
  • 6 tickets to Woods and Waters Day
  • Sponsor feature story on Friends’ blog and social media
  • Space for your company to provide swag/information at all events

Katahdin – $10,000 & up

  • All benefits at previous levels plus…
  • 8 tickets (your own table) for Woods and Waters Day
  • Opportunity for your company to host a table/tent at all events
  • Friends-led day tour of a destination in KAWW for up to 10 people!

Your business or organization can be a part of the community that preserves and protects Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument for the benefit of the local communities and visitors from around the world. We are happy to customize a sponsorship package that works best for your brand. Call (207) 808-0020 or email sarah@friendsofkww.org today to learn more.

FINAL 2026 sponsor deck