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Connecting people to the natural world, sustainable agricultural practices and the cultural heritage of their local watershed through education, stewardship and advocacy.

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News & Stories


Read about the latest happenings at the Alice Ferguson Foundation.


Intern Spotlight: Abbey Vanasse

In Memory of Frank Nicolai

A Perspective on Programs: Lesley Wills

Employee Spotlight: Jaidyn Kee

Alice Ferguson Foundation Receives $200,000 Grant from Chick-fil-A

2023 Pinot on the Potomac Sponsors

Camp Chronicles: Q & A With Jasmine Scott

Beyond the Board: Dan Jackson

Wrapping Up Summer Adventure Camp 2023

Employee Spotlight: Brenda Wright

Member Moment: Rose Kim

A Closer Look: “Swimming Party” by Alice Ferguson


News & Stories Archive

Member Moment: Rose Kim

July 12, 2023
This month we had the opportunity to interview longtime AFF member Rose Kim. We are pleased to feature Rose this month, learn more about her interests, and celebrate her work […]

A Closer Look: “Swimming Party” by Alice Ferguson

June 23, 2023
Written by Aggie Morris, Development Coordinator To embrace the warmer weather, “Swimming Party” by Alice Ferguson is the perfect painting to highlight as we embark on the summer season.  “Swimming […]

Employee Spotlight: Theresa Cullen

June 15, 2023
With a deep expertise and unwavering commitment to environmental education, Theresa Cullen spearheads our organization’s mission to help people find joy in nature and inspire environmental stewardship. Get to know […]

Oh Hard Bargain, What A Farm

June 6, 2023
Written by Cheryl Richard’s 5th Grade Class from Malcolm Elementary School, 1991 Oh Hard Bargain what a farm E-I-E-I-OWith lots of animals everywhere E-I-E-I-OWith chicks over here and cows over […]

Member Moment: Marilyn Randall

May 26, 2023
This month we are featuring former Board member Marilyn Randall as part of our Member Moment Series! An avid follower of our events and programs, we are excited to feature […]

Spring Fest is Back!

May 24, 2023
Written by Tori Bitner, Communications Coordinator After a five-year hiatus, Spring Fest at Hard Bargain Farm returned on Saturday, May 13, 2023. More than 200 guests joined us in the […]

This Month in History: The Story of Henry Ferguson’s Father Lost at Sea

May 12, 2023
Written by Aggie Morris, Development Coordinator Most don’t know that 157 years ago this May, Henry Ferguson’s father (Henry Sr.) and uncle (Samuel) faced a surprising and harrowing event at […]

Employee Spotlight: Ashleigh Stovall

May 8, 2023
You will often find her in a large sun hat sharing her passion for the outdoors with students, hugging all of the trees, and helping out wherever needed. Get to […]

Employee Spotlight: Chris Farley

April 11, 2023
Behind the scenes writing grant applications and prospecting new funding opportunities for our programs and facilities is Chris Farley. Get to know our Grants Coordinator in our staff spotlight series. […]

HBF Alumni Spotlight: Susie Thompson

April 3, 2023
At the Alice Ferguson Foundation, we enjoy hearing of the memories from adults who visited Hard Bargain Farm as students. We are delighted to spotlight the life-long impact the fifth-grade […]
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Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that the land we use today is the
traditional land of the Piscataway people.
We are learning (and living) on their territory, honoring
their culture and we are enormously grateful for their
stewardship of the land.

2001 Bryan Point Road,
Accokeek, Maryland 20607
301-292-5665
info@fergusonfoundation.org



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