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.
For the past 14 years, thousands of volunteers have come together to support the Rock Creek Conservancy's people-powered restoration efforts at the Rock Creek watershed through our annual Rock Creek Extreme Cleanup! The 2023 Extreme Cleanup will be a month-long extravaganza in April, anchored in a Community Day on Saturday, April 15. Cleanup events will […]
For the past 14 years, thousands of volunteers have come together to support the Rock Creek Conservancy's people-powered restoration efforts at the Rock Creek watershed through our annual Rock Creek Extreme Cleanup! The 2023 Extreme Cleanup will be a month-long extravaganza in April, anchored in a Community Day on Saturday, April 15. Cleanup events will […]
CANCELED DUE TO HIGH WINDS We will clean up the park, including two feeder streams and around the lake. The terrain is varied so we can accommodate volunteers of all ages and physical abilities. Wheelchair access areas are limited due to a rough gravel path and off-trail areas to be cleaned.
Join us on April 1 for Legen-dairy Discoveries 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, […]
Beach clean-up at Dashiell Marina at NSFIH.
The South Branch Science Consortium is organizing a canoe-based river cleanup near Green Spring in northern Hampshire County from Blue Ford to Indian Rock fishermen’s access areas (along Arnold Stickley Road) on Saturday, April 8. This is part of a larger collection of Potomac River cleanups supported by The Alice Ferguson Foundation and Project Clean […]
Annual Little Hunting Creek Clean Up and invasive workday. Part of the Annual Alice Ferguson Foundation Potomac River Watershed Cleanup. Bags and gloves provided.
Trash collection and removal event along the Potomac River in the Weaverton area of the C&O Canal National Historical Park. This is a great opportunity to join others in our local community in helping to keep our local and global waterways clear and clean.
Fairwood Community Clean Up Day, encompassing the entirety of the Fairwood Community common areas, Clubhouse location, and 8 miles of trails throughout the community. Participation is highly encouraged for Fairwood residents. Community Service hours are available for those students interested. We look forward to hosting our community cleanup day in conjunction with the Alice Ferguson […]
The Virginia American Water team in Alexandria, VA will be hosting a clean-up effort to celebrate Earth Day. Gloves, bags, trash grabbers, and drinking water will be provided. Please wear close-toed shoes and long pants.
Celebrate Earth Day with a tour with our Executive Director and learn more about one of the world's greenest building! Celebrate Earth Day by joining Alice Ferguson Foundation's Executive Director, Theresa Cullen for a tour of our Living Building and learn about our Living Shoreline. Join us to learn more about one of the world's […]
Join the Rotary Club of Sterling at Algonkian Regional Park for our annual Earth Day Potomac River Cleanup! We are meeting at the boat ramp at Algonkian Regional Park, 47001 Fairway Dr, Sterling, VA 20165 to clean a 1 mile section of Sugarland Run and the Potomac River shoreline in the park. Easy access for […]
Removing trash and debris near our waterways that lead to the Potomac River.
Community clean up day in the park and neighborhood
WHERE: Tripps Run adjoining Old Sleepy Hollow neighborhood properties WHO: Sponsored by Sleepy Hollow Citizens Association in conjunction with Earth Day Community Cleanup Private Event for Old Sleepy Hollow neighbors and supporters
Please join us in removing trash and debris from Bon Air Park and Four Mile Run for our annual tribute to Earth Day. We ask that you wear sturdy shoes that may get wet, bring a reusable water bottle (no single-use bottles please), your own gloves, and any sunscreen/insect spray that you may wish to […]
Students will be cleaning litter from the stream and watershed that flows behind Springhill Lake Elementary School.
Hallowing Point HOA Members will cover approximately 2 miles of shoreline along the Potomac River and nearby Great Marsh area that’s accessible.