The Orono Land Trust is a local non-profit organization with volunteer officers and Board members. Its function is to encourage the presence of trails and open spaces in the Orono area.
The Orono Bog Boardwalk has become a premier destination in the Bangor/Orono area for persons wishing to experience the beauty and fascinating plants and animals of a Maine bog.
The Orono Historical Society meets monthly in the Keith Anderson building.
The Orono Health Association, a non-profit, volunteer organization, has served the residents of Orono, Maine since 1970. OHA operates a thrift shop in the heart of Orono.