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| Last updated on December 27, 2007 |
The Wells Reserve is committed to investigating coastal environments and increasing understanding of their ecology. Through community partnerships, we promote wise stewardship of these vital resources throughout the Gulf of Maine.
Description:
The Wells Reserve is a 1600-acre research, education, and public recreation facility, a state-federal partnership within the National Estuarine Research Reserve System. Reserve facilities are located at Laudholm Farm in Wells, Maine. Seven miles of hiking and cross-country skiing trails provide access to woodlands, fields, wetlands, beach, and dunes. Our research program focuses on salt marsh dominated estuaries and their watersheds throughout the Gulf of Maine. Our education programs inform people about coastal environments and watersheds. Educational offerings include school field trips, group tours and programs, a lecture series, family and children's programs, public nature tours, and workshops for coastal decision-makers. Volunteers were instrumental in founding the Wells Reserve and continue to dedicate energy to advance its mission. The Reserve offers a stimulating and satisfying environment for volunteers of all ages to work and grow.
History:
Laudholm Farm was settled in 1642 and was occupied by just four families over the next 350 years. In 1978, when the farm was going to go up for sale, neighbors banded together to preserve the site and its historic buildings. They formed Laudholm Trust and reached out to individuals, businesses, and foundations for support. Trustees successfully raised funds and negotiated agreements to join the farm with adjacent town, state, and federal lands. Because of the farm's location on two rivers and two estuaries, Laudholm Trustees pursued an opportunity to become part of the national system of estuarine research reserves and The Wells Reserve was dedicated in 1986.
Contact person: Nancy Viehmann, Director of Volunteer Programs, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: 207-646-2930
Address:
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342 Laudholm Farm Road
Wells, ME 04090
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Web Site: http://wellsreserve.org
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