Aldermere Farm
Rockport
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Guidelines
What You Need to Know
- No camping permitted
- No fires permitted
- Stay on established trails
- Foot traffic only
- Remove all trash (including human waste and toilet paper)
- Respect privacy of preserve neighbors
Why we Care
Farming with Purpose
From community events like the summer Farm Tours to hands-on educational programs in sustainable agriculture, Aldermere Farm is more than just a place to enjoy beautiful pastoral scenes with your family. It’s a working cattle farm dedicated to connecting people with the food we eat.
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How to Get There
From the junction of Route 1 and 90 in Rockport head 0.3 mile east on West Street. Turn left at the intersection. Drive 0.5 mile and then stay right onto Russell Avenue. The Farm is located 0.6 mile on either side of the road at 20 Russell Avenue, Rockport.
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EDUCATION
Getting to Know Aldermere Farm
A Rich Farming History
MCHT has maintained this 136-acre working Belted Galloway Cattle farm since 1991, introducing many educational and community programs to help visitors deepen their appreciation for land conservation and sustainable agriculture. Aldermere Farm has a rich history and is known as one of the world’s premier breeders of Belted Galloway cattle. You can ask anyone in Rockport or Camden where the “Belties” or “Oreo Cows” are, and they’ll point you to Aldermere Farm.Curious to learn more about the preserve and its operation alongside Erickson Fields? Visit the Aldermere Farm website.
Agricultural Education Opportunities
Register yourself or a family member for one of Aldermere Farm’s many educational programs that focus on sustainable agriculture.
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