Erickson Fields
Rockport
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GUIDELINES
What You Need to Know
- Dog policy (see below)
- No camping permitted
- No fires permitted
- Stay on established trail
- Carry out all trash (see details)
- Respect privacy of preserve neighbors
WHY WE CARE
Growing a Community
From family (and dog) friendly nature walks along 1.4 miles of looping trail through field and forest, to the Teen Ag Program and community garden, this preserve is an ideal place to learn, grow, and connect. Erickson Fields is an important community resource for all ages to enjoy.
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How to Get There
Erickson Fields Preserve is located at 164 West Street in Rockport. From the junction of Route 1 and Route 90, follow Route 90 west for approximately 0.3 miles. After passing the Market Basket, several houses, and a short stretch of woods, the preserve will be on your left—across from Cross Street.
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FIELD NOTES
Getting to Know Erickson Fields
Agricultural Education Opportunities
Register yourself or a family member for one of Erickson Field’s many educational programs that focus on sustainable agriculture.
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From Working Farm to Preserve
For many generations until the 1980s, the Erickson family operated a dairy farm here. When they stopped farming, Aldermere Farm was welcomed in to manage the fields for hay and for grazing Belted Galloway cattle. When the Ericksons decided to sell, they worked closely with MCHT, in partnership with Maine Farmland Trust (MFT), to preserve the property. Together, they recognized the value of protecting rapidly disappearing farmland, maintaining green space near Rockport village, and managing the land as a community resource.
Curious to learn more about the preserve and its operation alongside Aldermere Farm? Check out this FAQ.
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Deepening Our Connections to Nature and One Another
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Dogs on the Preserve
We love dogs and the preserve is happy to have them join you while you visit. However, some guidelines do apply:
- Dogs may be off-leash from sunrise to 9:00 AM in designated trail areas.
- Dogs must be on-leash outside of these hours or when off the trail.
Help Us Take Care of the Preserve
This preserve belongs to all of us; that’s why it’s important to leave as little trace as possible when you visit.
To do that, please:
- Carry out all trash
- Carry out all pet waste
- Carry out all human waste (including toilet paper)
Learn, Grow, and Connect
Erickson Fields Preserve is home to the Teen Ag Program, where local high school students work planting, harvesting, and distributing food to local hunger relief organizations, schools, and businesses. The preserve also hosts other programs, nature walks, and workshops that foster an appreciation for the environment and sustainable food production, including a community garden.
Feeding Our Neighbors
As members of the Knox County Food Council, we collaborate with many other organizations to help get food to our neighbors who need it. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of working with wonderful individuals and groups to make this important work possible.
For specific details on Aldermere Farm and nearby Erickson Fields, including allowed uses, land stewardship, and what’s new, visit FAQs.