Nooney FARM: Saving land & Building Community in the heart of Kittery
On December 15, 2020, Kittery Land Trust permanently protected a 30-acre property tucked away in the center of the community, just steps from the town’s middle school on Stevenson Road. Instead of a 7-home subdivision, the fertile fields and woodlands of a former dairy farm has become a hub for local agriculture, education and outdoor recreation. Nooney Farm, named for former owner Jacquelyn Nooney who ran a horticulture business on the property for 30 years, amplifies the Trust’s work for nearly 35 years to “Save Land and Build Community”.
In 2020, in the midst of the COVID crisis, more than 50 volunteers helped Kittery Land Trust manage a hugely successful “Giving Garden” on one of the fields at Nooney Farm, growing nearly 2000 pounds of fresh produce for the Kittery school lunch program, Footprints Food Pantry, and other local food shelters.
Since then, with the help of many volunteers, the Giving Garden has grown! Last year donating 5,000 pounds of fresh produce. With your help this year's crop will yield even more.
Since then, with the help of many volunteers, the Giving Garden has grown! Last year donating 5,000 pounds of fresh produce. With your help this year's crop will yield even more.
Kittery Land Trust has a big vision for the many ways in which Nooney Farm will be used and enjoyed by the community. It includes growing healthy local food year-round, creating a center for nature-based learning and outdoor recreation, getting students involved in growing food for school cafeterias, producing electricity through a community solar installation, holding events and workshops in the barn.
How to support nooney farm!
The Public Phase of the campaign is underway to cover the cost of acquiring the land and establishing a stewardship fund to support maintenance and infrastructure. We are asking the community to join the Kittery Land Trust in preserving Nooney Farm for the next generation, in support of local farming, food security, outdoor recreation and education. A contribution from you will help us get one step closer to the finish line. Gifts of all sizes are encouraged and greatly appreciated. However, we are also offering incentives for various giving levels.
The Public Phase of the campaign is underway to cover the cost of acquiring the land and establishing a stewardship fund to support maintenance and infrastructure. We are asking the community to join the Kittery Land Trust in preserving Nooney Farm for the next generation, in support of local farming, food security, outdoor recreation and education. A contribution from you will help us get one step closer to the finish line. Gifts of all sizes are encouraged and greatly appreciated. However, we are also offering incentives for various giving levels.
$100 Nooney Farm Hat
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$250 Countertop Compost Bin
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$500 Nooney Farm Hoodie
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Ways to give:
The Kittery Land Trust is a 501C3 nonprofit organization. Our tax id is 22-28558759.
Questions? Contact Lisa Linehan, Executive Director at lisa@kitterylandtrust.org or call her at (207) 439-8989.
- Click here to make an online donation.
- Mail a check to Kittery Land Trust, PO Box 467, Kittery, ME 03904. Please put "Nooney Farm" in the memo.
- Donate a gift of stock. You may contact our broker directly: Susan Heckaman, Edward Jones by phone at 207-363-1640 or by mail at PO Box 809, York, ME 03909.
- Naming opportunities at the farm are also available. Please contact Lisa Linehan at lisa@kitterylandtrust.org to learn more .
The Kittery Land Trust is a 501C3 nonprofit organization. Our tax id is 22-28558759.
Questions? Contact Lisa Linehan, Executive Director at lisa@kitterylandtrust.org or call her at (207) 439-8989.