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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
WMCCAI Clean up Exterior Medics at Lake Accotink Park
Please join us Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 4:00 pm for a hybrid version of our annual Member Meeting to hear about our work and connect with our staff and board. Join us in person at Hard Bargain Farm or virtually via Google Meet. This meeting will feature highlights of our program accomplishments, plans for 2023, and […]
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, […]
We will be cleaning up the Potomac River on April 22 9:00 - 12:00 meet at the Clubhouse parking lot
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, […]