Welcome .
Friends of Wilson Ponds is a Maine land trust. We exist to protect and conserve Upper and Lower Wilson Ponds and their surrounding areas for the benefit of residents and visitors.
Volunteers and Paid Employees needed for Courtesy Boat Inspections
FOWPA has gotten a grant and taken on a vast expansion of our Courtesy Boat Inspection program. We are training volunteers and paid positions in how to inspect boats for invasive plants. Please join us in our mission!
Volunteer Today!
Volunteer for a few hours at any of our locations. And please don't let the schedule stop you from helping out when you can. If you can only do a partial shift, just email us at [email protected]
Apply for a Paid Position
If you love our area waters and can make a bigger commitment, apply to be a paid member of our Courtesy Boat Inspection Team.
Upcoming Book Talk
Join wildlife photographer, rehabilitator, and educator Jackie Robidoux for an engaging and inspiring book talk and presentation featuring her new release: Discover New England Wildlife: A Guide to Finding and Observing Animals in Their Habitat. Books will be available for purchase at the event.
We would appreciate an RSVP, but registration is not required. Click HERE to RSVP.
Thursday, May 28th
Greenville Public Safety Building Conference Room
5:30-7:00 pm
5:30-6:00
gathering and refreshments;
6:00-7:00
Presentation, Q & A, book signing
2026 ICE OUT Winners!
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!
Ice out was declared April 28,2026 at 1:15-1:30.
First Place: Melissa T. will be awarded a Moosehead Lake Cruise aboard the historic Katahdin for two plus a $25 voucher for the galley aboard the ship.
Second place: Norm L. wins a $50 Gift Certificate to Indian Hill Trading Post and a copy of the book "Loving the North Woods" by Karin Tilberg.
Third Place: Hilary W. wins a Friends of Wilson Ponds baseball hat and T-shirt of your choosing.
Thank you all for participating! We raised $485 for the Frank C. McIver Scholarship program and the Courtesy Boat Inspection program.