2008 Calendar of Events
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NATIVE AMERICAN WOMEN'S ISSUES
Sunday, February 10, 2008
2:00 p.m. Coffee, 3:00 Lecture
Education Center, Rain or Shine, Free
This is the first lecture in the 2008 Robert Ware Straus Lecture Series. This lively discussion will consider issues impacting Native American women in our region, including health care, safety, education, and raising families in two worlds and will examine traditional views and cultural preservation from a modern-day perspective.
Kareene Wood is Program Director for the Virginia Indian Heritage Program at the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. Ms. Wood is an enrolled member of the Monacan Indian Nation and serves on the Monacan Tribal Council. She has worked at the National Museum of the American Indian as a researcher and directed a tribal history project with the Monacan Nation for six years. Ms. Wood held a gubernatorial appointment as Chair of the Virginia Council on Indians for four years, and she served on the National Congress of American Indians' Repatriation Commission.
RAIN BARREL VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Saturday, February 23, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Administration Building, Rain or Shine, Free
Volunteers will be trained in the construction of rain barrels and leading rain barrel workshops. Volunteers will be able to conduct workshops and educate homeowners about water conservation, use and care of rain barrels. Future workshops will be held at the Accokeek Foundation's Education Center. All materials will be provided. For more information contact Kathy Talbot at 301.283.2113, ext. 32 or by email at ktalbot@accokeek.org. Please identify whether you are interested in building rain barrels or teaching the workshops.
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THE STATE OF JOHN SMITH'S CHESAPEAKE BAY, 1608
Sunday, March 9, 2008
2:00 p.m. Coffee, 3:00 p.m. Lecture
Education Center, Rain or Shine, Free
Don't miss this entertaining and educational talk on the Chesapeake Bay in 1608, discussing the manner of exploration and how the ecosystem looked and worked during the time of Native American settlement, before European intervention.
The Foundation is pleased to have Dr. Kent Mountford as the second speaker in the 2008 Robert Ware Straus Lecture Series. Dr. Mountford is an Estuarine Ecologist and Environmental Historian for Cove Corporation, with 40 years experience focused on North America's mid-Atlantic temperate estuaries. He spent the balance of his 16 years at the Environmental Protection Agency as Bay Program Senior Environmental Scientist. Dr. Mountford is an effective and engaging naturalist-lecturer with a sense of humor and a particular sensitivity for historical context. His numerous lectures have been abundantly illustrated from his own archive of 21,000 color slides and thousands of digital images. In addition, he has published dozens of papers and articles. He has been a sailor for over fifty years and a licensed U.S. Coast Guard captain since 1987. His logbooks span more than half a century and are filled with experiences and sketches, covering some 40,000 miles sailing his own boats and those of others on waters domestic and foreign.
PROJECT WILD
Friday, March 14, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Education Center, Rain or Shine
Registration required by Friday, March 7, 2008
$15.00 Admission, Lunch, Snacks
Project WILD Materials Provided Free to Attendees
The Foundation is offering a very special opportunity for teachers, home school programs, and scout leaders to receive training from the nationally-recognized Project WILD, a conservation and environmental education program for K-12 educators. The workshop is designed to assist educators in presenting materials in their classrooms at all grade levels. One of the sections includes information on how to integrate Project WILD activities into any content area and how to connect this information to federally mandated No Child Left Behind requirements.
BLUEBIRD TRAIL MONITOR VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
Saturday, March 15, 2008
1:00 p.m.
Education Center, Rain or Shine
Free, Registration Required
Help preserve Maryland's bluebirds! Volunteers will learn how to monitor bluebird nesting boxes along the Ken Otis Bluebird Trail. Training will include a guided hike. Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothing appropriate for walking in tall grasses and on various terrains. Eight volunteers are needed to monitor the nesting boxes from March through August. Contact Tricia Hardin at 301.283.2113, ext. 12 or by email to register.
COLONIAL FOODWAYS
3rd Saturdays Monthly from March through December
National Colonial Farm, Rain or Shine
Admission Fee Required, Members Free
Love food? Ever wonder how people cooked before microwaves or what people ate before fast food? Join us the 3rd Saturday monthly as costumed interpreters demonstrate preparation of foods, representative of "middling" sort tobacco growing families in the late 1700s in Prince George's County, Maryland. Demonstrations vary monthly, and involve seasonally available foods, colonial implements and methods.
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POTOMAC RIVER CLEAN UP
Saturday, April 5, 2008
9:00 a.m. to Noon
Education Center, Rain or Shine, Free
The Accokeek Foundation will be hosting a neighborhood cleanup site as part of the Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup. Join us Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Wear boots and clothing appropriate for slippery and wet conditions. We will provide cotton gloves, trash bags, and refreshments. Please call us and let us know you're coming - we'd like to have enough supplies on hand.
This year's cleanup will take place at over 400 sites in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and West Virginia - all part of the lands, or watershed, that drain into the Potomac. Locations include fields, forests, parking lots and other 'inland' sites, where the trash can be removed before it enters creeks and other waterways. Additional cleanup sites throughout the region need volunteers too! Visit Potomac Clean Up or call 301.292.5665 for a complete list of cleanup sites and to find out more about cleanup sites in the region.
The Cleanup headquarters is the Alice Ferguson Foundation, 2301 Bryan Point Road in Accokeek. Call 301.292.5665 for a local site and spokesperson in your community. Visit the Alice Ferguson Foundation to learn more about its environmental education programs and Trash-Free Potomac Watershed initiative.
RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP
Saturday, April 12, 2008, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline is Tuesday, April 8th
Education Center, Rain or Shine
Workshop is Free, Rain Barrel is $90
Here's your chance to save money and help the environment! Collecting and reusing rainwater will save money on your water bill, and decrease the impact of runoff on our waterways. Did you know? Every inch of rain that falls on 1,000 square feet yields 623 gallons of water. That's water you can use for free! The workshop will cover installation, maintenance, and landscaping. You may register for the workshop even if you decide not to purchase a barrel. Rain barrels may be purchased for $90. For more information, please contact Kathy Talbot at 301.283.2113, ext. 32 or by email. This workshop is a partnership with The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin and registration is through their website. To register, please click here .
Can't make this date? There are more workshops!
NATURE NUTS
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Every 3rd Tuesday, April through October
Education Center, Rain or Shine
$6.00 Non-Members, $5.00 Members
Limited to 15 Children, Ages 3-5, Registration Required
This fun-filled hour of exploration at the National Colonial Farm's Museum Garden is the perfect setting to learn about the wonders of nature. Designed for children ages 3-5, the children will hear a story, create a craft project, and go on an outdoor adventure. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
COLONIAL FOODWAYS
Saturday, April 19, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
3rd Saturdays Monthly from March through December
National Colonial Farm, Rain or Shine
Admission Fee Required, Members Free
Love food? Ever wonder how people cooked before microwaves or what people ate before fast food? Join us the 3rd Saturday monthly as costumed interpreters demonstrate preparation of foods, representative of "middling" sort tobacco growing families in the late 1700s in Prince George's County, Maryland. Demonstrations vary monthly, and involve seasonally available foods, colonial implements and methods.
CHILDREN'S DAY
Saturday, April 19, 2008
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
$2 Per Person, Ages 3 and Over
Visitor Center, Rain or Shine
Children under 2 are Free, Members Free
First 25 Visitors Receive Free Membership to the Accokeek Foundation
Calling all families! Join us for a day of fun at the Accokeek Foundation at Piscataway Park. Children will receive "passports" to be stamped on the day's journey. "Passport" stations will be set up throughout the park where children will have a chance to learn about the environment, colonial history, farm animals, and more. Children can have their passport photo taken before beginning the day's adventures.
Children's Day activities will also include:
Refreshments will be available for purchase, and the Museum Gift Shop will be open. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothing appropriate for hiking on various terrains.
New this Children's Day, the Accokeek Foundation is working with two national museums: Representatives from the National Museum of the American Indian will be performing a Native American dance and story, and educating visitors about tanning hides. The National Children's Museum is a partner in the day's performance of a colonial play, and will be our passport photographers. We hope you will enjoy their contributions to Children's Day.
The National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution is our most recent collaboration and together we will strive to teach the culture and history of Native Americans. Today, hear the tale of the First Flute, learn about tanning hides as done during Colonial times, and experience additional stories conveyed through traditional dance. To learn more please click here.
Scheduled to open in 2012, the mission of the National Children's Museum (NCM) is to inspire children to care about and improve the world. Interactive exhibits and programs will be at the core of the museum experience, but NCM is transforming the concept of a traditional museum by becoming a catalyst and forum for a national movement to inspire and empower kids to speak up, take action, and get engaged. Prior to 2012, NCM is operating as a Museum Without Walls—participating in a variety of community events and working with other arts and cultural organizations to develop creative partnerships, like this one with the Accokeek Foundation, to serve kids and families. Keep your eyes open today and meet the staff from the NCM as they perform in the Colonial Play and serve as your passport photographer. To learn more please click here.
ECOLOGICAL DESIGN AT HOME: AN INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE
Saturday, April 26th-Sunday, April 27th, 2008
9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. both days
Registration Deadline is Tuesday, April 22nd
No Refunds After This Date, Rain or Shine
Education Center, Class Size Limited
$130 Members, $140 Non-Members
Do you want to live "green" but don't know where to start? This two-day workshop is chock full of simple strategies to make a greener way of life accessible. So just what is Permaculture? It's an integration of the needs of humans, wildlife, and landscapes through holistic and conscientious resource management. It can be as simple as changing a light bulb or landscaping with edible plants, or as complicated as installing a grey water system for your home. You can encourage natural cycles and create restorative habitat without feeling that you've sacrificed a thing. Consider this workshop an investment in yourself, your community, and the environment. What better way to bring Earth Day into the every day? Breakfast and lunch will be provided both days. Please let us know if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
About the instructor: Peter Bane is the publisher of Permaculture Activist, the longest running journal in the permaculture world. A designer of Earthaven Ecovillage and holder of the international Permaculture Diploma, he's taught whole-systems thinking throughout the Americas. After building his own off-grid home from natural materials in the mountains of North Carolina, he recently relocated to Bloomington, Indiana where he and his partner are creating a suburban mini-farm. Peter is a consultant to Indiana University and Vice-President of the Association for Regenerative Culture. He's at work creating a network of soaking centers for earth repair throughout the eastern U.S.
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CONTAINER GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS
Saturday, May 3, 2008
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline Tuesday, April 29, 2008
No Refunds After This Date, Class Size Limited
Education Center, Rain or Shine
$20 Members, $25 Non-Members
Even the smallest porch can boast a crop of vegetables, herbs, and flowers in containers. Planter boxes, wooden barrels, hanging baskets, or an old pair of boots are just some of the containers that can be used. Imagination is the only limitation! Master Gardeners Joyce Rose and Barbie Walters will share ideas for creating beautiful and tasty container gardens. Each participant will bring home one of three themed container gardens: The Medicine Chest, The Snacking & Sipping Garden, or The Backyard Bouquet. Join us for an informative two hours on the basics of container gardening. Be ready to get your hands dirty!
RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline is Wednesday, April 30h
Education Center, Rain or Shine
Workshop is Free, Rain Barrel is $90
Here's your chance to save money and help the environment! Collecting and reusing rainwater will save money on your water bill, and decrease the impact of runoff on our waterways. Did you know? Every inch of rain that falls on 1,000 square feet yields 623 gallons of water. That's water you can use for free! The workshop will cover installation, maintenance, and landscaping. You may register for the workshop even if you decide not to purchase a barrel. Rain barrels may be purchased for $90. For more information, please contact Kathy Talbot at 301.283.2113, ext. 32 or by email. This workshop is a partnership with The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin and registration is through their website. To register, please click here .
Can't make this date? There's one more workshop!
NATURE NUTS
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
3rd Tuesday of each month, April through October
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Education Center, Rain or Shine
$6.00 Non-Members, $5.00 Members
Limited to 15 Children, Ages 3-5, Registration Required
This fun-filled hour of exploration at the National Colonial Farm's Museum Garden is the perfect setting to learn about the wonders of nature. Designed for children ages 3-5, the children will hear a story, create a craft project, and go on an outdoor adventure. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
COLONIAL HOME SCHOOL DAY
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Visitor Center, Rain or Shine
Registration Required by Monday, May 19th
$2.00 Per Person, Ages 2 and Over
Children 2 and Under are Free
Calling all homeschoolers! Join the Bolton Family at the National Colonial Farm 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 their hands at colonial chores. Wear shoes and clothing appropriate for outdoor activities. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the view of Mount Vernon. Drinks and snacks will be for sale at the Visitor Center. Registration is required, but payment will be taken at the Visitor Center on May 28th. For questions about the event, please contact MaryAlice Bonomo at 301.283.2113, ext. 28 or by email .
CONSERVATION LANDSCAPING WITH WATERSHED-WISE GARDENS
Saturday, May 31, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Education Center, Rain or Shine
Registration Deadline is Tuesday, May 27. No Refunds After This Date
$10 Members, $15 Non-Members
Children 2 and Under are Free
Sink your spade into the soil this season with alternatives in mind! We must all consider ourselves stewards of the Chesapeake Bay and of all of the waterways that surround us. There are a plethora of options when planning gardens that are watershed-wise. We will explore xeriscapes, hummingbird gardens, native meadows, and butterfly gardens. Learn about soil, light, and water needs of select plants. Decrease your lawn space, increase soil, attract pollinators, reduce storm water runoff, and improve soil structure. Who says one person can't make an impact?
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COLONIAL COOKING
Saturday, June 7, 2008
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
National Colonial Farm, Rain or Shine
$20 Non-Members, $15 Members
Class Size is Limited to 10, Registration Required
This hands-on, open-hearth cooking workshop focuses on "receipts" from the 18th century. With the help of our historic interpreter, Ellyn Mary Farrar, learn fire-keeping, the use of 18th century culinary equipment, and creation of a complete meal using ingredients appropriate to the season.
BUILDING A RAIN GARDEN
Saturday, June 14, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Registration Deadline is Tuesday, June 10. No Refunds After This Date.
Members Free, $15 Non-Members
Education Center, Rain or Shine
Rain gardens increase infiltration, decrease surface run-off from roofs, roads, and paved areas, and reduce the risk of flash flooding. In this workshop, our Horticulturist, Alexia Savold will explore the different factors to consider when designing a rain garden such as cost, plant species, necessary tools, and location. Alexia will also share her experience installing our new demonstration rain garden located at the rear of the Education Center.
NATURE NUTS
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
11:00 a.m. to Noon
3rd Tuesday of each month, , April through October
Education Center, Rain or Shine
$6.00 Non-Members, $5.00 Members
Limited to 15 Children, Ages 3-5, Registration Required
This fun-filled hour of exploration at the National Colonial Farm's Museum Garden is the perfect setting to learn about the wonders of nature. Designed for children ages 3-5, the children will hear a story, create a craft project, and go on an outdoor adventure. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
SUMMER SOLSTICE VOLUNTEER CELEBRATION
Saturday, June 21, 2008
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Accokeek Foundation, Rain or Shine
No Admission Fee for Active Volunteers or Members
$5.00 Adults, $3.00 Kids 12 & Under
Our Summer Solstice Volunteer Celebration will honor active volunteers and members of the Accokeek Foundation. Guests will enjoy music and a casual meal in a peaceful, beautiful park setting. Not a volunteer or member? Join us for this celebration to chat with volunteers and members to learn more.
PLANT IDENTIFICATION WALK: NATIVE, NON-NATIVE, AND INVASIVE
Saturday, June 21, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Meet at Education Center, Light Rain or Shine
$2.00 Non-Member, Free to Members
This two hour walk with Maryland Master Gardener Jessica Milstead will take us down the Bluebird Trail and the Paw Paw Trail. She will point out different species of plants common in our area that are considered native, non-native, and invasive. Bring along a bagged lunch and join us after the walk for a picnic on the grounds. Be sure to wear tough, comfortable shoes.
COLONIAL FOODWAYS
Saturday, June 21, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
3rd Saturdays Monthly from March through December
National Colonial Farm, Rain or Shine
Admission Fee Required, Members Free
Love food? Ever wonder how people cooked before microwaves or what people ate before fast food? Join us the 3rd Saturday monthly as costumed interpreters demonstrate preparation of foods, representative of "middling" sort tobacco growing families in the late 1700s in Prince George's County, Maryland. Demonstrations vary monthly, and involve seasonally available foods, colonial implements and methods.
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NATURE NUTS
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
3rd Tuesday of each month, 11:00 a.m. to Noon, April through October
Education Center, Rain or Shine
$6.00 Non-Members, $5.00 Members
Limited to 15 Children, Ages 3-5, Registration Required
This fun-filled hour of exploration at the National Colonial Farm's Museum Garden is the perfect setting to learn about the wonders of nature. Designed for children ages 3-5, the children will hear a story, create a craft project, and go on an outdoor adventure. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
COLONIAL FOODWAYS
Saturday, July 19, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
3rd Saturdays Monthly from March through December
National Colonial Farm, Rain or Shine, Admission Fee Required, Members Free
Love food? Ever wonder how people cooked before microwaves or what people ate before fast food? Join us the 3rd Saturday monthly as costumed interpreters demonstrate preparation of foods, representative of "middling" sort tobacco growing families in the late 1700s in Prince George's County, Maryland. Demonstrations vary monthly, and involve seasonally available foods, colonial implements and methods.
CANNING YOUR HARVEST
Saturday, July 26, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Education Center, Rain or Shine
$15.00 Non-Member, $10.00 Member
Registration Deadline Friday, July 25th, 2008
No one wants to waste produce they have grown. Canning can preserve its freshness and taste. Even refrigerated, the nutrient content of fruits and vegetables begins declining at harvest. Within a week, up to 50 percent of certain vitamins may be lost. This class will cover the appropriate fruits and vegetables for canning, the canning process, tips and tricks, shelf life, what you need to get started, great recipes, and even a little history. We will have samples on hand for a more tactile experience and a great informational packet to take home. This seminar will be lead by Sandra Womack, Maryland Master Gardener and retired Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Educator.
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RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP
Saturday, August 9, 2008
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline is Tuesday, August 5th
Education Center, Rain or Shine
Workshop is Free, Rain Barrel is $90
Here's your chance to save money and help the environment! Collecting and reusing rainwater will save money on your water bill, and decrease the impact of runoff on our waterways. Did you know? Every inch of rain that falls on 1,000 square feet yields 623 gallons of water. That's water you can use for free! The workshop will cover installation, maintenance, and landscaping. You may register for the workshop even if you decide not to purchase a barrel. Rain barrels may be purchased for $90. For more information, please contact Kathy Talbot at 301.283.2113, ext. 32 or by email. This workshop is a partnership with The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin and registration is through their website. To register, please click here .
COLONIAL FOODWAYS
Saturday, August 16, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
3rd Saturdays Monthly from March through December
National Colonial Farm, Rain or Shine
Admission Fee Required, Members Free
Love food? Ever wonder how people cooked before microwaves or what people ate before fast food? Join us the 3rd Saturday monthly as costumed interpreters demonstrate preparation of foods, representative of "middling" sort tobacco growing families in the late 1700s in Prince George's County, Maryland. Demonstrations vary monthly, and involve seasonally available foods, colonial implements and methods.
XERISCAPING: DROUGHT TOLERANT LANDSCAPING
Saturday, August 16, 2008
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Education Center, Rain or Shine
$15.00 Non-Member, $10.00 Member
Registration Deadline is Monday, August 11th. No refunds after this date.
If you are looking for a garden that is drought tolerant, heat tolerant, and low maintenance, look no further. Xeriscaping is the perfect solution for the homeowner that wants a beautiful, stress free garden. Join Esther Mitchell, Prince George's Master Gardener Coordinator, to learn about xeriscaping and the many attractive planting options it provides, ranging from shrubs to grasses, trees, and even flowers. You can have a blooming garden in the worst of summer, attract birds and butterflies, and decrease your mowing area by making wise plant selections.
NATURE NUTS
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
11:00 a.m. to Noon
3rd Tuesday of each month, April through October
Education Center, Rain or Shine
$6.00 Non-Members, $5.00 Members
Limited to 15 Children, Ages 3-5, Registration Required
This fun-filled hour of exploration at the National Colonial Farm's Museum Garden is the perfect setting to learn about the wonders of nature. Designed for children ages 3-5, the children will hear a story, create a craft project, and go on an outdoor adventure. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
INSECTS IN YOUR GARDEN: FRIEND OR FOE?
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Education Center, Rain or Shine
$15.00 Non-Member, $10.00 Member
Registration Deadline August 14, 2008. No refunds after this date.
If your garden is turning into an insect extravaganza and you are unsure whether to worry or rejoice, this is the class for you. Pam King, Entomologist and Senior Agent of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department at the University of Maryland, will show participants how to begin the identification process. We will become familiar with insects commonly found in Maryland gardens and discover a number of ways to battle undesirable insects. We will take a tour of the Museum Garden to see many of these bugs in action...hopefully ALL friendly!
AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Noon to 6:00 p.m.
National Colonial Farm, Rain or Shine
Admission Fee Required, Members Free
First 25 Visitors Receive Free Membership to the Accokeek Foundation
Bring your family to the National Colonial Farm to celebrate the cultural, educational, and creative contributions of African Americans to Maryland! Musicians, museums, entertainers, artists, foodways demonstrators, craft and food vendors will be on site all day. Kids will enjoy plenty of hands-on activities and storytelling.
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THE TROUBLE WITH TURF
Saturday, September 6, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Registration deadline is Tuesday, September 2nd, No Refunds After This Date
Education Center, Rain or Shine
$15.00, Class Size is Limited to 30 Participants
Our love affair with lawns has a long and interesting history. Learn how this centuries-old idea has taken over formerly forested and prairied landscapes. Discover the science of soils and the diversity of ways to lose the lawnmower. Hear the fallacies of fescue and benefits of alternative grasses. You might just be inspired to scrap your labor-intensive lawn and spark up a new romance with a watershed-wise garden this spring. This workshop is being taught by Jennifer Willoughby, Communications Specialist at the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin.
COLONIAL COOKING
Saturday, September 13, 2008
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
National Colonial Farm, Rain or Shine
$20 Non-Members, $15 Members
Class Size is Limited to 10, Registration Required
This hands-on, open-hearth cooking workshop focuses on "receipts" from the 18th century. With the help of our historic interpreter, Ellyn Mary Farrar, learn fire-keeping, the use of 18th century culinary equipment, and creation of a complete meal using ingredients appropriate to the season.
NATURE NUTS
Tuesday, September, 16, 2008
11:00 a.m. to Noon
3rd Tuesday of each month, April through October
Education Center, Rain or Shine
$6.00 Non-Members, $5.00 Members
Limited to 15 Children, Ages 3-5, Registration Required
This fun-filled hour of exploration at the National Colonial Farm's Museum Garden is the perfect setting to learn about the wonders of nature. Designed for children ages 3-5, the children will hear a story, create a craft project, and go on an outdoor adventure. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
TREE IDENTIFICATION WALK
Saturday, September 20, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Meet at Education Center, Light Rain or Shine
$2.00 Non-Member, Free to Members
This walk pays tribute to trees in all of their spectacular fall colors. Join Joe Clements, owner of Heaven's Garden in Port Tobacco, Maryland, for a walk down Bluebird Trail into the arboretum and back along the Paw Paw trail. Throughout the walk Joe will talk about the trees encountered and various techniques for identifying trees. Be sure to wear tough, comfortable shoes.
COLONIAL FOODWAYS
Saturday, September 20, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
3rd Saturdays Monthly from March through December
National Colonial Farm, Rain or Shine
Admission Fee Required, Members Free
Love food? Ever wonder how people cooked before microwaves or what people ate before fast food? Join us the 3rd Saturday monthly as costumed interpreters demonstrate preparation of foods, representative of "middling" sort tobacco growing families in the late 1700s in Prince George's County, Maryland. Demonstrations vary monthly, and involve seasonally available foods, colonial implements and methods.
LEADERSHIP SALUTE
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Noon
Education Center, Rain or Shine
Admission Fee
Please plan to join us as we honor Glenn Eugster (Former Assistant Regional Director, National Park Service), Willem Polak (Owner and President, Potomac Riverboat Company), and Nancy Wagner (Community Activist and longtime supporter of the Accokeek Foundation).
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COLONIAL DAY
Saturday, October 4, 2008
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
National Colonial Farm, Rain or Shine
Admission Fee Required, Members Free
First 25 Visitors Receive Free Membership to the Accokeek Foundation
Join the Bolton Family on the National Colonial Farm in celebrating the annual harvest. Experience scenes of life from the late 1770s. Observe colonial demonstrators. Kids, check out the progress of the crops you planted at Children's Day!
TREE PLANTING
Saturday, October 11, 2008
8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Education Center, Rain or Shine, Free
Join us for a morning of tree planting as we celebrate Gorgeous Prince George's County Day. Trees will be planted around the site. Wear closed-toe shoes, terrain will vary. Tools and gloves will be provided.
NATURE NUTS
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
11:00 a.m. to Noon
3rd Tuesday of each month, April through October
Education Center, Rain or Shine
$6.00 Non-Members, $5.00 Members
Limited to 15 Children, Ages 3-5, Registration Required
This fun-filled hour of exploration at the National Colonial Farm's Museum Garden is the perfect setting to learn about the wonders of nature. Designed for children ages 3-5, the children will hear a story, create a craft project, and go on an outdoor adventure. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
COLONIAL FOODWAYS
Saturday, October 18, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
3rd Saturdays Monthly from March through December
National Colonial Farm, Rain or Shine
Admission Fee Required, Members Free
Love food? Ever wonder how people cooked before microwaves or what people ate before fast food? Join us the 3rd Saturday monthly as costumed interpreters demonstrate preparation of foods, representative of "middling" sort tobacco growing families in the late 1700s in Prince George's County, Maryland. Demonstrations vary monthly, and involve seasonally available foods, colonial implements and methods.
COLONIAL CANDLE-MAKING CLASS
Saturday, October 18, 2008
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
National Colonial Farm, Rain or Shine
$20 Non-Members, $15 Members
Class Size is Limited to 10, Registration Required
Join us for this hands-on workshop to learn the art of candle-making. You will learn about wicks, waxes, uses of candles in the 1700s, and safety instruction. We will also discuss recipes and ideas for making your own candles at home.
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COLONIAL HOME SCHOOL DAY
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Visitor Center, Rain or Shine
Registration Required by Monday, November 19th
$2.00 Per Person, Ages 2 and Over
Children 2 and Under are Free
Calling all homeschoolers! Join the Bolton Family at the National Colonial Farm and spend the day learning about life on a small tobacco farm in the mid-18th century. This self-guided day of exploration will allow children to learn about heritage breed farm animals, crops and gardens, and try colonial chores. Wear shoes and clothing appropriate for outdoor activities. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the view of Mount Vernon. Drinks and snacks will be for sale at the Visitor Center. Registration is required, but payment will be taken at the Visitor Center on November 12th. For questions about the event, please contact MaryAlice Bonomo at 301.283.2113, ext. 28 or by email .
COLONIAL FOODWAYS
Saturday, November 15, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
3rd Saturdays Monthly from March through December
National Colonial Farm, Rain or Shine
Admission Fee Required, Members Free
Love food? Ever wonder how people cooked before microwaves or what people ate before fast food? Join us the 3rd Saturday monthly as costumed interpreters demonstrate preparation of foods, representative of "middling" sort tobacco growing families in the late 1700s in Prince George's County, Maryland. Demonstrations vary monthly, and involve seasonally available foods, colonial implements and methods.
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WINTER'S EVE
Saturday, December 13, 2008
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
National Colonial Farm, Rain or Light Snow Showers
$2 Admission Fee or a Canned Food Donation to Support a Maryland Food Bank
Kick off the winter season with our annual Winter's Eve celebration. Tour the seasonally decorated National Colonial Farm as 18th century lanterns light the way. Join us for tea, cookies, popcorn and singing carols by the fire. The Museum Gift Shop will be open and stocked with unique gifts for all your holiday shopping.
COLONIAL FOODWAYS
Saturday, December 20, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
3rd Saturdays Monthly from March through December
National Colonial Farm, Rain or Shine
Admission Fee Required, Members Free
Love food? Ever wonder how people cooked before microwaves or what people ate before fast food? Join us the 3rd Saturday monthly as costumed interpreters demonstrate preparation of foods, representative of "middling" sort tobacco growing families in the late 1700s in Prince George's County, Maryland. Demonstrations vary monthly, and involve seasonally available foods, colonial implements and methods.
For more information about events at the Accokeek Foundation, call Kathy Talbot at 301.283.2113, ext. 32 or by email.