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.
Silver Creek cleanup (railroard to Kent St and Frederick Avenue Neighborhood Park): please join us! On May 21, 10 am thru 11:30 am, join us for a cleanup of Silver Creek in Kensington. Meeting point: Kensington-Frederick Avenue Neighborhood Park, next to the Kensington House building (10221 Frederick Avenue). Put on sturdy shoes or rubber boots, […]
Get Wild About Worms on May 21 with us at Hard Bargain Farm. Get your hands dirty and explore these magnificent creatures while learning about the role they play in composting. Attendees will make their own compost in a cup with some tasty treats (that can be enjoyed afterwards). Guaranteed fun for the whole family […]
White Oak Village Community Clean-up Waldorf, Md. May 21, 2022 Gathering at Oak Drive Pond 9 AM - Noon
AOBA and BMS are partnering to conduct a watershed clean-up at Gravelly Point located alongside the George Washington Parkway in Arlington, Virginia.
Fort Stanton Park was created in 1926 to preserve the hilltops where the Union army constructed Fort Stanton and Battery Rickets to defend the Nation’s Capital during the Civil War. These forts never saw battle, but their earthwork remains can still be seen the woods. The park’s more than 150 acres of forest include dramatic […]
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 […]
Shepherd Parkway is a federally owned parkland corridor that covers the hillside between I-295 and the neighborhoods of Congress Heights and Bellevue in the far southern part of Washington, DC. Its 197 acres of eastern hardwood forest include the remains of two Civil War forts, two bald eagle nests, and views across the city. Unfortunately, […]
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, […]
Registration is OPEN for the Prince George's County Summer Science Institute! June 27 - July 8, 2022 Join Hard Bargain Farm's experienced educators for a two-week hands-on, minds-on in-person learning experience. This institute is designed to help build capacity in environmental science content knowledge and inquiry skills for science teachers in Prince George's County. Questions? […]
Fort Stanton Park was created in 1926 to preserve the hilltops where the Union army constructed Fort Stanton and Battery Rickets to defend the Nation’s Capital during the Civil War. These forts never saw battle, but their earthwork remains can still be seen the woods. The park’s more than 150 acres of forest include dramatic […]
Shepherd Parkway is a federally owned parkland corridor that covers the hillside between I-295 and the neighborhoods of Congress Heights and Bellevue in the far southern part of Washington, DC. Its 197 acres of eastern hardwood forest include the remains of two Civil War forts, two bald eagle nests, and views across the city. Unfortunately, […]
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 […]