About
The Accokeek Foundation's land in Piscataway Park serves as an outdoor classroom for educational programs, research, agricultural, and conservation projects.
Recreation
The Saylor Grove public fishing pier and riverside trails provide visitors with scenic views along the shore of the Potomac River and a beautiful view of Mount Vernon.
Stewardship
The Center for Agricultural and Environmental Stewardship was created to teach and inspire people to use principles and practices of sustainability in agriculture and everyday life.
Foundation News
Seeking Applicants for the 2012 Season Ecosystem Farm Apprenticeship Program
The Robert Ware Straus Ecosystem Farm is an eight-acre certified organic vegetable farm on the banks of the Potomac River in Piscataway Park located in Accokeek, Maryland. It … [more]
Accokeek Foundation Receives Honorable Mention, 2011 Board Leadership Award
The Accokeek Foundation was recognized last week by the Center for Nonprofit Advancement as a 2011 honorable mention recipient of the Board Leadership Award. The Accokeek … [more]
Wilton Corkern Receives Accokeek Foundation’s National Conservation Leadership Award
Accokeek, MD--On October 9, 2011, the Accokeek Foundation honored Dr. Wilton C. Corkern, Jr., with its National Conservation Leadership Award, in recognition of more than two … [more]
Blog Posts
Trail Treks: The Beauty of Nature Abounds Even in Winter
On a walk in winter, there is so little to look at that the little things are allowed to impress. With no oppressing heat or overwhelming greenness to distract from the … [more]
A Call to all Tailors and Milliners!
"A Plea" by Matt Mattingly A new year is upon us and our period clothing is showing the scars of last year’s work! We have rips and tears, fadings and stainings, … [more]
National Colonial Farm and Visitor Center Winter and Holiday Hours
Beginning Sunday, December 4, the colonial site will be closed for the winter. The colonial site includes the National Colonial Farm and its historic buildings.
The Museum Gift Shop and Visitor Center will be open weekends only (Saturday and Sunday) beginning Saturday, December 17. The shop will be closed for the winter holidays on December 24, 25, 31, 2011 and January 1, 2012.
Piscataway Park and access to the trails, fishing pier, picnic facilities, and the heritage breed animals are free and open to the public every day, including holidays, from dawn to dusk.
