Open Farm Day at Erickson Fields Preserve in Rockport

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ROCKPORT: Sunday, July 26 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Maine Coast Heritage Trust invites the public to explore Erickson Fields Preserve in Rockport during Open Farm Day. Attendees will learn about the many agricultural related activities happening at Erickson Farm and meet the Teen Agricultural Crew. The day will feature garden tours and trail walks, grilled burgers and veggies from the Erickson gardens, a children’s art tent, outdoor games, and draft steer pulling demos.

Farms all across the state of Maine will open their doors to the community on Open Farm Day. A complete listing of sites to visit can be view online at www.GetRealMaine.com. Open Farm Day is an initiative by the Maine Department of Agriculture to encourage the public to visit their local farms and learn about foods and goods that are available.

Erickson Fields Preserve is a 93-acre conserved farm owned and managed by Maine Coast Heritage Trust and has been designated a Forever Farm by Maine Farmland Trust. Erickson Fields Preserve is located at 124 West St. (Rt. 90) in Rockport (across from the Camden-Rockport Elementary School). For more information call Aldermere Farm’s office at 207-236-2739 or email jalbury@mcht.org.

Event Date: 

Sun, 07/26/2015 - 10:00am to 2:00pm

Event Location: 

Erickson Fields Preserve

Address: 

124 West Street (Rte. 90)
Rockport, ME 04856
United States

Contact Name: 

Joelle Albury

Contact Phone: 

(207) 236-2739

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