ROCKPORT — This summer, Maine Coast Heritage Trust invites youth ages 10 to 18 to get up close and personal with the Belted Galloway calves at Aldermere Farm, a historic saltwater farm preserve located at 20 Russell Avenue in Rockport.

Aldermere Farm will host Farm Hands, a free, hands-on program for youth to practice haltering, grooming, and leading young calves. Participants will provide an important community service to the farm by training calves, so they are easier to manage when they are full-grown.
 
A session for beginners will be held from July 15 to 26 and an advanced session for returning participants will be held from August 5 to 14. Each session will run for two consecutive weeks from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Space is limited. Registration is available online (aldermere.org/farm-hands) and by phone, 207-236-2739.
 
Generous support from donors makes this educational program free for every participant.

More information about Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Aldermere Farm is available online at www.mcht.org and www.aldermere.org.