Alice Ferguson Foundation
Connecting people to the natural world, sustainable agricultural practices and the cultural heritage of their local watershed through education, stewardship and advocacy.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW We can’t wait to welcome you to our annual wine, picnic & garden party. Admission to Pinot on the Potomac is $90 per person which includes a pre-ordered meal prepared by Farm to Feast Catering and wine tastings from local vineyards. Please indicate your meal option when you make your ticket […]
Say Cheese with us on June 18 at Hard Bargain Farm. Interact with our barnyard animals close up! Also, meet the farmers and educators of the Farm, learn about our animals, and even test your skills at churning butter and making cheese. Guaranteed fun for the whole family and a great way to get outside, […]
Mark your Calendars for 7/23/22, Saturday evening, 7:30-9:30PM for the Grand Re-Opening of the Ferguson Amphitheater with the first Concerts in the Woods*, since 2019! Lynn Hollyfield with Steve Wolf, Good Gravy, Mina Karima and Levi Shotwell Admission: $15, Kids 12 and under $10. Come join us and hear music under a beautiful canopy of […]
Join us on September 24 for Unfor-goat-able Adventures at Hard Bargain Farm. Interact with our barnyard animals close up! Also, meet the farmers and educators of the Farm, learn about our animals, and even enjoy some delicious farm treats. Guaranteed fun for the whole family and a great way to get outside, discover something new, […]
Join us for an early evening birding adventure! Explore the Alice Ferguson Foundation’s diverse ecosystems and the birds that inhabit our property. Keep your eyes and ears open for various bird species as our very own Bill Townsend guides you through wetlands and woodlands. *Event image photo credit go to our Bird Walk guide and […]
Join us on October 15 for Fun with Fermentation at Hard Bargain Farm. Fun with Fermentation is a hands on workshop introducing beginners to the simple art of fermenting at home. Taste, learn, and make a jar of take home “starter cultures”. Cost: $15 per person. Kids free under age of 2, no unattended children […]
Join us on November 12 for Chores & S'mores at Hard Bargain Farm. Join us on November 12 for a for an unforgettable evening at the farm. You will get a chance to milk our dairy cow, collect eggs from our chickens, and provide food and clean water for our other barnyard friends. After we […]
Join us on December 10 for a Make & Take: Natural Wreath Workshop at Hard Bargain Farm. In this workshop, you will help Miss Sharon remove the invasive bittersweet vines strangling our trees and transform them into a beautiful wreath, perfect for any holiday. We'll provide some crafting odds & ends for you to give […]
CLEANUP SITE LEADER TRAINING VIRTUAL VIA GOOGLE MEET MARCH 7, 2023 | 4 PM This training will equip you with the tools to lead a successful community trash cleanup. Site leaders will leave with the skills to foster a transformative volunteer experience and the practical supplies needed to conduct a cleanup. Join us virtually via […]
Join us on March 11 for Unfor-goat-able Adventures at Hard Bargain Farm! Interact with our barnyard animals close up! Also, meet the farmers and educators of the Farm, learn about our animals, and even enjoy some delicious farm treats. Guaranteed fun for the whole family and a great way to get outside, discover something new, […]
CLEANUP SITE LEADER TRAINING VIRTUAL VIA GOOGLE MEET MARCH 16, 2023 | 7 PM This training will equip you with the tools to lead a successful community trash cleanup. Site leaders will leave with the skills to foster a transformative volunteer experience and the practical supplies needed to conduct a cleanup. Join us virtually via […]
Immerse yourself into the world of beekeeping and what it takes to have beehives of your own. Join us in the great outdoors on March 25! Buzz, buzz, buzz! In this workshop, you will learn what you need to know to feel ready to have a backyard beehive of your own - how to get […]