Kelley Farm
Bernard
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GUIDELINES
What You Need to Know
- No camping permitted
- No fires permitted
- Foot traffic only (not suitable for wheeled vehicles)
- Carry out all trash (see details)
- Keep pets under control
- Respect privacy of preserve neighbors
- Do not remove archaeological artifacts
WHY WE CARE
Adventure in Every Season
Head out on the family-friendly paths that crisscross the preserve, where you can find the perfect spot for a shoreline picnic with sweeping coastal views. A hand-carry, tidal access point on the shores of Cousins Creek awaits your kayak. And in the winter, the open landscape is also ideal for a day of sledding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing across the preserve’s open fields.
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How to Get There
From the junction of Routes 102 and 102A in Tremont, drive 1 mile west on Route 102. The preserve is on the left, beyond the Tremont Consolidated School and after crossing the bridge over Cousins Creek. Parking is available in the southwest corner of the preserve.
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Click on trails and landmarks to learn more about what Kelley Farm has to offer.
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FIELD NOTES
Getting to Know Kelley Farm
Kelley Farm Preserve is a 10-acre saltwater farm located in the village of Bernard on Mount Desert Island. The property, which MCHT purchased from the Kelley family in 2014, consists of open fields that slope gently down to Cousins Creek, a tidal inlet in upper Bass Harbor. The preserve enjoys agricultural soils of statewide significance and is now the site of community garden plots.
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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)