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Aldermere Farm

Rockport

Nestled on the western shore of Penobscot Bay in Rockport, Aldermere Farm and its Belted Galloway cattle have been area landmarks for generations. Recent improvements at Alderemere and nearby Erickson Fields have made these beloved spots safer, more efficient, and more inclusive for the next generation of visitors.
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Features

Hiking
Birdwatching
Historical/ Cultural
Mainland Access

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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Deepening Our Connections to Nature and One Another

Our stories remind us why we commit ourselves to the work of conservation. Here in Maine, nature is still big and bold enough to remind us that we are part of it. We want to make sure this remains true.

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