News & Stories Archive
October 19, 2022
This year marks the centennial milestone of Alice Ferguson’s purchase of Hard Bargain Farm, situated along the Potomac River on ancestral land of the Piscataway people. Check out the history […]
September 30, 2022
We’re excited to continue our monthly Member Moment, featuring the wonderful members of the Alice Ferguson Foundation. As a close neighbor and former educator, this month’s member spotlight is no […]
September 30, 2022
We’ve been digging through the Alice Ferguson Foundation’s historical files and found some fascinating stories that we’re excited to bring back. From time to time we’ll be sharing those findings […]
September 20, 2022
Our Events and Office Coordinator ensures our day-to-day operations and events run effectively and smoothly. We appreciate her stellar organization and get-the-job-done mentality. Get to know Elizabeth in our monthly […]
September 15, 2022
Written by Tim Emhoff, Summer Teacher’s Institute Facilitator and Environmental Education Resource Teacher at Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center It’s a balmy, July morning at Patuxent River Park where Prince […]
August 19, 2022
Our Development Coordinator, Aggie Morris, has had a busy summer finding corporate donors interested in helping our mission! Get to know Aggie in our monthly employee spotlight series: How long […]
August 15, 2022
By Gabi Zabel, Education Specialist I’ve been an educator at the Alice Ferguson Foundation’s Hard Bargain Farm for a number of years, and I can tell you right off the […]
August 1, 2022
We’re excited to continue our monthly Member Moment, featuring the wonderful members of the Alice Ferguson Foundation. This month’s spotlight is Judy Allen-Leventhal, an avid environmental advocate in the community. […]
July 22, 2022
Our Environmental Outreach Coordinator, Beth Mays, has been hard at work prepping for our summer camps since her start at AFF in June, 2022! Get to know Beth in our […]
July 15, 2022
By Sarah Kempfer, Education Programs Manager The Alice Ferguson Foundation (AFF) has had the privilege of sharing the wonders of nature with children, teachers, and adults for more than 65 […]