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Arundel Conservation Trust
2026 Community Survey

Arundel Conservation Trust is reflecting on the past nine years of connecting conservation with community, and looking ahead to how we can continue to serve our community! We are updating our strategic plan to guide our work in the years to come. As part of this effort, we are seeking input from our community members and supporters. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us:
  • Assess our current programs and resources.
  • Better understand community needs and priorities.
  • Shape a shared vision for the future for our lands, programs, and offerings.
The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete. Your responses will remain confidential and will directly inform our planning. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for being a part of this important process.

At the end of the survey, you are invited to enter to win one of 5 prizes! Your drawing entry and survey responses will be kept entirely separate and confidential from ACT staff and board members.
1.On a scale of 1-5, where 1 means "not at all familiar" and 5 means "very familiar," how would you rate your familiarity with Arundel Conservation Trust?
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5 (very familiar)
2.What are your favorite recreational activities or hobbies that you enjoy outdoors?
(Please select all that apply.)
3.In general, what do you appreciate most about community lands and land conservation?
(Please select your top 3.)
4.In your own words, briefly describe the Town of Arundel and Arundel community.
5.Arundel Conservation Trust’s mission is “To conserve Arundel’s unique natural, recreational, and scenic resources to foster a strong, vibrant community.” Overall, on a scale of 1-5, how effective do you think the Arundel Conservation Trust is in pursuit of its mission?
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5 (Very effective)
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6.Following is a list of current and potential Arundel Conservation Trust programs and offerings. Please rate how important/valuable to the community you feel each program or offering is on a 5-point scale where 1 means "not at all important/valuable" and 5 means "extremely important/valuable." If you do not have an opinion, please indicate "DK" (Don't Know).
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5 (extremely important/valuable)
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Conserve land in Arundel to protect beauty and open space, provide responsible access to nature for all community members, and preserve habitat for wildlife.
Build and maintain trails for all-seasons recreation.
Encourage kids to get out into nature through initiatives like the Tommy McNamara Youth Challenge.
Conduct programs for kids and families, such as nature walks, story time, and fairy house walk.
Provide ways for community members to get involved, volunteer, and give back to the Arundel community.
Organize the Trail Fest trail running and community outdoor event.
Host Earth Day clean-up events (trails, open spaces, etc.)
Bring statewide programming such as the Maine Outdoor Film Festival to Arundel.
Organize and host community events for people of all ages like ACT’s annual summer kickoff Community Celebration.
Conduct educational programs for adults, such as guided walks or nature workshops.
7.What types of ACT-organized community events or gatherings would you most be interested in attending?
(Please select all that apply.)
8.In what ways might you be interested in being involved with Arundel Conservation Trust?
(Please select all that apply.)
9.We welcome any additional comments or feedback to help us plan for the future!
About You
We always want to get to know our community better. Please tell us a bit about you.
10.What is your age range?
11.If you're an Arundel resident, for how long have you lived in Arundel?
12.Do you have children or grandchildren under the age of 18 who live locally? If so, please select their age range(s) below.