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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

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Unveils New Education Pavilion in Prince George’s County

December 22, 2022
Accokeek, MD – The Alice Ferguson Foundation held a ribbon cutting ceremony on December 16 to unveil its new education pavilion and celebrate the conclusion of the Potomac Watershed Study […]

Member Moment: Shirley and Frank Nicolai

December 20, 2022
We’re excited to continue our monthly Member Moment, featuring the wonderful members of the Alice Ferguson Foundation. Members and Board Emeriti, Shirley and Frank Nicolai, are familiar faces around the […]

Employee Spotlight: Pat Biles

December 13, 2022
Our environmental educators are our greatest asset in providing ‘ah-ha’ moments for students, where science and stewardship ‘come alive’ in the natural world through our hands-on programs. Get to know […]

A Closer Look: “A Day at the Farm” by Alice Ferguson

November 30, 2022
Written by Aggie Morris, Development Coordinator Among all of Alice Ferguson’s paintings, one of the most popular and perhaps the most playful is, “A Day at the Farm.”  Painted in […]

Alice Ferguson Foundation Executive Director Takes Part in National Park Foundation’s Friends Leadership Institute: Part 2

November 22, 2022
Theresa Cullen reflects on her adventures in Gatlinburg, Tennessee as part of the National Park Friends Alliance Meeting held in early November. To learn about how she received this opportunity […]

Employee Spotlight: Gabi Zabel

November 18, 2022
Our Education Specialist keeps our calendars full with visiting school groups and is an integral part of engaging with students in nature. Get to know Gabi in our employee spotlight […]

Alice Ferguson Foundation Executive Director Takes Part in National Park Foundation’s Friends Leadership Institute: Part 1

November 1, 2022
Theresa Cullen, Executive Director of the Alice Ferguson Foundation, was selected to be a member of the National Park Foundation’s first Friends Leadership Institute in 2019. This week, Theresa is […]

Flashback: Happy Birthday To Us On Our Twentieth – Part 2

October 24, 2022
On our 68th birthday, we’re looking back at our first 20 years as the Alice Ferguson Foundation. Some things have changed, but most remain the same as the once were. […]

Flashback: Happy Birthday To Us On Our Twentieth – Part 1

October 24, 2022
On our 68th birthday, we’re looking back at our first 20 years as the Alice Ferguson Foundation. Some things have changed, but most remain the same as the once were. […]

Employee Spotlight: Bill Townsend

October 19, 2022
Our Farm Manager keeps our farm friends fed and healthy, and ensures the barnyard stays tidy and safe for all who visit. Get to know our Farm Manager and bird […]
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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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