Welcome to the Accokeek Foundation
The Accokeek Foundation stewards 200 acres of Piscataway Park, a national park located in Accokeek, Maryland, on the shore of the Potomac River directly across from Mount Vernon. Our land serves as an outdoor classroom for our educational programs, research, agricultural and conservation projects. The park is open to the public year 'round.
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Nature Nuts
Join us on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 11:00 a.m.-noon for a fun-filled hour of exploration at the National Colonial Farm's Museum Garden. Designed for children ages 3-5, the children will hear a story, create a craft project, and go on an outdoor adventure...Watershed-Wise Gardens
Sink your spade into the soil this season with alternatives in mind! On Saturday, May 31, 2008 we will explore xeriscapes, hummingbird gardens, native meadows, and butterfly gardens. Learn about soil, light, and water needs of select plants. -
Calling All Homeschoolers!
Join the Bolton Family on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 and spend the day learning about life on a small tobacco farm in the mid-18th century. Children will learn about heritage breed farm animals, crops and gardens, and try colonial chores. Registration is required.Colonial Cooking
This hands-on, open-hearth cooking workshop focuses on "receipts" from the 18th century. On Saturday, June 7, 2008, our historic interpreter, Ellyn Mary Farrar, will teach participants the art of fire-keeping, the use of 18th century culinary equipment, and...
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