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Aldermere Farm

Aldermere Farm, a landmark of midcoast Maine, is one of the world's premier breeders of Belted Galloway cattle. The 136-acre farm is owned and managed by Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a statewide land conservation organization dedicated to protecting the scenic beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, ecological diversity, and working landscapes of the Maine coast. The Trust maintains Aldermere as a working farm and educational center, helping visitors deepen their appreciation for land conservation and sustainable agriculture.

Aldermere Farm News

  • Creative Writing with Cows!
    On Wednesday, June 26th from 9:00am-12:00pm young writers are invited to join Dena Davis from Stories by the Sea for a fun creative writing workshop at Aldermere Farm! Davis was a classroom educator in California and Maine for twelve years,... [read more]
  • Volunteer Orientation For New and Regular Volunteers on June 20th
    Join the staff of Aldermere Farm and the Erickson Fields Preserve, two preserves in Rockport, on Thursday evening June 20 at 5:30pm, downstairs at the Rockport Opera House, to learn more about all the different volunteer opportunities there are at... [read more]
  • Teen Goals: In Their Own Words
    Being on Teen Agricultural Crew is a learning experience in a concrete physical way, but it is also challenging on an intellectual level. The six teens who started work April 25 will work together until the end of October, and... [read more]
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Upcoming Events

June 24--Visitor Center opens for the summer

The Visitor Center will be open most days from late June through the beginning of September from 10 am- 4 pm. Information and retail items available.

June 26- Stories By the Sea-Cows, Cows, Cows!

Stories By the Sea is a youth writing workshop for ages 7-10. Youth will first learn about the cows from the 4-H members and then write poems and stories based on what they learned and observed. Workshop lead by educator and founder of Stories of the Sea, Dena Davis. 9am - noon. To register contact Dena Davis at 354-0614 or send an email to mystoriesbythesea@gmail.com.

June 28--Summerscape with Kathie Gass

A one day ecology-based program with creative projects and stories while in the woods and along the rocky coast. Ages 7-12. 9 am to 2 pm.

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