Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters

Sponsorship

Your Support Makes the Difference.

Corporate sponsorship keeps our mission alive in the monument and surrounding communities.

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Join the Friends 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. From new tent sites at Lunksoos campground to 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.

Recognition all year:

  • Sponsors gain impactful exposure to broad audiences through print, digital, and in-person appreciation!
  • 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 17k-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
A lively outdoor gathering under a large tent with attendees mingling and enjoying the greenery.

Woods & Waters Day at NEOC

A drumming group performs on an outdoor stone patio for a small crowd

Cultural demonstration at Tekαkαpimək Contact Station

We are a proud Environmental Partner of:

Sponsorship Levels

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

Sponsorship Form
FINAL 2026 sponsor deck