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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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Read about the latest happenings at the Alice Ferguson Foundation.


July Member Moment: Kent Hibben

The Miracle of Migration

June Member Moment: Mary Lee Phelps

Invasive Species: Plant This, Not That

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

Trash Cleanups Continue Safely Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic

Same Mission, New Programs

Tis The Season To Be Trash Free

Craft Time With Nature Nuts

We’re Thankful for Creepy Critters

Birding on the Birdwalk

Alice Ferguson Foundation Kicks Off Season of Cleanup Events


News & Stories Archive

Alice Ferguson Foundation Recognized with 2017 Green Business of the Year Award

October 16, 2017
On Friday, October 6, the Alice Ferguson Foundation was recognized by the Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce as the 2017 Green Business of the Year at its annual Excellence […]

Oktoberfest for a Cause: Marking 35 Years of Celebrating Heritage & Environment

October 9, 2017
Accokeek, MD – Each year, community members from across Prince George’s County and the surrounding area have the chance to enjoy fall festivities at Hard Bargain Farm. The Alice Ferguson […]

Word on the Street and Steams is…

August 21, 2017
by Hannah Seligmann, Volunteer Coordinator Since 1989, Potomac Cleanup volunteers have been leading the way to a healthier river. This year, nearly 10,000 volunteers took to the outdoors, organized, picked up […]

More Than 400,000 Pounds of Trash Collected and Removed During Regional Cleanup Event

August 18, 2017
Thousands of volunteers participate in this year’s 29th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup Drawing from results collected across 270 cleanup sites, more than 9,000 volunteers collected 400,000 pounds of trash […]

Upcoming 2017 Shows and Concerts

July 3, 2017
We are well into our summer theater and concert season – don’t miss out! Scroll down for a listing of upcoming concerts, events, and plays: July 15: Concert in the Woods: […]

5 Local Schools That Are Making A Difference

June 22, 2017
by Julia Saintz, Community Outreach Coordinator Throughout the 2016-2017 school year, we conducted a number of waste reduction, litter prevention and school yard cleanup projects in Prince George’s County, MD and […]

Combating Climate Change One Building at a Time

June 5, 2017
Maryland Education Center Becomes 13th Project in the World to Achieve Full Living Building™ Challenge Certification   ACCOKEEK, Md. – The Alice Ferguson Foundation’s (AFF) environmental education center received full […]

Photo Essay: 29th Potomac River Watershed Cleanup

May 14, 2017
In April 2017, thousands of volunteers across the region came out to help clean up their neighborhoods, parks, and waterways. It’s impossible to truly capture the spirit and energy of […]

Spring Farm Festival: A Day for the Entire Family

May 8, 2017
This Saturday, the Alice Ferguson Foundation opened its doors to families and community members for this year’s Hard Bargain Farm’s Spring Farm Festival. Having started as a plant sale more than […]

World Renowned Explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau meets with Students from Maryland’s First Ocean Guardian School to “Talk Trash”

April 26, 2017
The National Mall, Washington, DC – World renowned explorer, environmentalist, film producer and educator Jean-Michel Cousteau met with a class of Ocean Guardians from North Point High School and their […]
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