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Read about the latest happenings at the Alice Ferguson Foundation.


In Memory of Le Etta Townsend

A Closer Look: The Murals Within Our Living Building

Employee Spotlight: Itzamar Duran

Winter’s Wonder

After Pandemic Pause, Overnight Programs Resume at Hard Bargain Farm Environmental Center

Member Moment: Tanya Surtees and David Hansz:

Employee Spotlight: Tori Bitner

Visitor Tales: Overnight Educational Field Trip to the Hard Bargain Farm Environmental Center

A Closer Look: “Sledding” by Alice Ferguson

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

Member Moment: Shirley and Frank Nicolai

Employee Spotlight: Pat Biles


News & Stories Archive

The Miracle of Migration

June 14, 2022
By Bill Townsend, Farm and Facilities Manager Every Spring and Fall, the miracle of migration can be seen. The night sky is filled with millions of birds attempting long, perilous […]

Member Moment: Mary Lee Phelps

June 1, 2022
We’re excited to introduce our monthly Member Moment, featuring the wonderful members of the Alice Ferguson Foundation. Kicking off this new spotlight is Mary Lee Phelps, a longtime resident of the Moyaone […]

Invasive Species: Plant This, Not That

May 13, 2022
Written by Lauren Blejski, Environmental Educator It’s that time of year again; the weather is warming and flowers are blooming. There are many efforts being made in the community to […]

Volunteers Celebrated Earth Month Last Saturday with more than 100 Cleanup Events

April 16, 2021
Cleanups continue amid uncertain year in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC with more than 100 trash events.

Trash Cleanups Continue Safely Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic

March 3, 2021
Residents across Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, will safely come together on Saturday, April 10 to participate in the 33rd Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup and help remove thousands of pounds of litter and trash from neighborhoods, parks and streets. 

Same Mission, New Programs

January 25, 2021
Unprecedented times forced the Alice Ferguson Foundation to transition from welcoming thousands of students and community members to Hard Bargain Farm to instead, bringing nature home, virtually.

Tis The Season To Be Trash Free

December 14, 2020
From excessive wrapping paper and extra food waste, our communities and landfills are overflowing. I challenge you to make your holidays as trash free as possible.

Craft Time With Nature Nuts

December 1, 2020
Take a look at some of the artistic pieces made by our Nature Nuts participants this past fall!

We’re Thankful for Creepy Critters

November 16, 2020
Small critters who live in the water and don't have a backbone (our students know them as "macroinvertebrates") are a very important part of our aquatic habitats.

Birding on the Boardwalk

November 9, 2020
With the roar of traffic absent, birders in the metropolitan area have been able to enjoy their passion in a way not possible for several decades.
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