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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.


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

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.

Alice Ferguson Foundation Kicks Off Season of Cleanup Events

October 15, 2020
On September 26, the Alice Ferguson Foundation kicked off its annual cleanup events season as it celebrated National Public Lands Day by cleaning up its Living Shoreline on shore of the Potomac River in Piscataway Park.

Gates Reopen for Programs at Hard Bargain Farm

September 12, 2020
Accokeek MD – The Alice Ferguson Foundation is offering a variety of engaging hands-on outdoor programs this fall, including interactive activities for small groups, families, and young children at its […]

Environmental Education Programs Go Virtual For 2020-21 School Year

August 22, 2020
Accokeek MD – This school year, the Alice Ferguson Foundation is engaging schools and students in science-based learning through its virtual field trips and online academic programs.  “Though our gates […]

Environmental Education Programs Pause Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

March 25, 2020
Accokeek MD – In light of the recent developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and school closings, the Alice Ferguson Foundation has suspended all education programs and events until further notice.  “Our […]

Alice Ferguson Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director

September 25, 2019
The Alice Ferguson Foundation welcomed Theresa Cullen as its new Executive Director in late August. Cullen joins the Alice Ferguson Foundation with more than 25 years of experience in education […]

Farm Feature: Exclusive Interview with Annie The Dairy Cow

June 25, 2019
Question: What are you looking forward to doing with your free time? Annie: Catching up on Game of Barns (no spoilers please!) and continuing to hang out with my friends. […]

31st Annual Potomac River Cleanup April 13th, 2019

April 5, 2019
Thousands of Volunteers to Participate in the  31th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup   Washington DC  – Thousands of residents across Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia will come together on Saturday, April 13 to protect the rivers […]

5 Things I Learned as an Alice Ferguson Foundation Intern

February 5, 2019
By: Bryana Ellis   When I first got the news that I would be an intern for an organization in the town I grew up in, I was ecstatic. In […]

Alice Ferguson Foundation Leads Multi-Sector Conversation on Ending Local Plastic Pollution

October 22, 2018
Businesses share insight on finding solutions to plastic pollution Arlington, VA – The Alice Ferguson Foundation convened more than one hundred fifty policymakers, nonprofit partners, and local business owners for […]
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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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