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.
Learn how you can help us make positive changes to our waterways! No experience necessary! > > > SAVE YOUR SPOT HERE < < < The workshop will equip volunteers with the necessary information to track trash in a selected District waterway. Attendees will also gain valuable tools as to how to successfully host trash […]
This virtual workshop will focus on how anyone can sign up to help monitor the levels of trash within the Charles County waterways. Anyone is welcome to join. No experience necessary! > > > SAVE YOUR SPOT HERE < < < Learn what it means to "Adopt-a-Stream" or find out more about how you too can organize […]
Join us on September 11 for Legend-dairy Discoveries at Hard Bargain Farm. Interact with our barnyard animals close up – goats, cows and sheep, oh my! Also, meet the farmers and educators of the Farm, learn about our animals, and even lend a hand with farm chores around the barnyard. Guaranteed fun for the whole family and […]
Join Potomac Riverkeeper Network to work towards a mission of a Trash-Free Potomac! We will be hosting trash cleanup events in Alexandria every month from April- October 2021.
Join us Saturday, September 25 for a shoreline cleanup in recognition of National Public Lands Day. The cleanup will take place from 9 AM - 12 PM at Piscataway Park located in Accokeek, MD. >>> REGISTER HERE <<< Can't make it to our onsite cleanup? Host a cleanup of your own at home! Organize a […]
Join us on October 16 for An Egg-cellent Experience at Hard Bargain Farm. Interact with our barnyard animals close up – goats, cows and sheep, oh my! Also, meet the farmers and educators of the Farm, learn about our animals, and even lend a hand with farm chores around the barnyard. Guaranteed fun for the whole family […]
Join Potomac Riverkeeper Network to work towards a mission of a Trash-Free Potomac! We will be hosting trash cleanup events in Alexandria every month from April- October 2021.
Join us on November 20 for Talkin' Turkey at Hard Bargain Farm with Miss Sharon and her very special feathered guest. Guaranteed fun for the whole family and a great way to get outside, discover something new, or celebrate a birthday or special occasion. Cost: $15 per person. Kids free under age of 2, no […]
Calling all members! Join us for a holiday celebration at our beautiful, historic Blue Barn for fun and fellowship with our community of members, as well as the staff and board of the Alice Ferguson Foundation. Kindly RSVP below! Have questions? Email us at specialevents@fergusonfoundation.org and we'll be happy to help.
Join us on December 11 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 […]
***Please register for this event using the this link*** Please join the National Park Service (NPS) for a Potomac River shoreline trash cleanup and removing invasive English ivy from trees on Monday, January 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. You can chose either activity. We will follow social distancing protocols and provide gloves, tools, […]
Please join us Sunday, January 23, 2021 at 4:00pm virtually for our annual Member Meeting to hear about our work and connect with our staff and board. This meeting will feature highlights of our new programs, plans for 2022 and honor our retiring board members. Let us know you'll be joining!