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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.


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

Employee Spotlight: Theresa Cullen

Oh Hard Bargain, What A Farm

Member Moment: Marilyn Randall

Spring Fest is Back!

This Month in History: The Story of Henry Ferguson’s Father Lost at Sea

Employee Spotlight: Ashleigh Stovall


News & Stories Archive

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 […]

Microfibers on the Menu: I’ll Have the Rockfish, Hold the Plastic

April 17, 2017
by Hannah Seligmann, Volunteer Coordinator Tiny pieces of plastic are washing off our clothing and heading straight for the ocean with every load of laundry. Here are 10 things you need […]

Alice Ferguson Foundation Kicks Off Annual Cleanup

April 12, 2017
Thousands of residents come together for the 29th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup On April 8, thousands of residents came out to kick off the 29th Annual Potomac River Watershed […]

Pursuing The Usual Suspects: A Cleanup Story

April 5, 2017
by Hannah Seligmann, Volunteer Coordinator   Those who have participated in a cleanup understand that while the items found span the whole spectrum, they’re usually all made from a few consistent […]

What’s Your Cleanup Story?

March 29, 2017
by Hannah Seligmann, Volunteer Coordinator   I am humbled by the dedication of the people who protect, volunteer for, and preserve the water we drink. Since 1989, the Potomac River Watershed […]

Premiere Soil Scientists, Maryland Policymakers, Discuss Impact of Soil Health on Agriculture, Water Quality, and Climate

February 28, 2017
Annapolis MD – The Alice Ferguson Foundation, in collaboration with The Carbon Underground, convened more than one hundred soil scientists, farmers, policymakers and nonprofit leaders for a one-day conference on […]

The Maryland Push to Ban Styrofoam

February 2, 2017
by Laura Cattell Noll, Assistant Program Manager In the last decade, communities throughout the Potomac River Watershed have taken substantive action to prevent litter, clean up communities and protect the […]
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