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The Land as Teacher Summit: Learning and Stewarding in Right Relation
The Accokeek Foundation organized the Land as Teacher Summit – Learning and Stewarding in Right Relation this month to bring together over 100 passionate and committed educators, youth leaders, policymakers, and cultural and environmental stewards in Southern Maryland.

Accokeek Foundation
Aug 292 min read
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Lighting Fires to Prevent Fires
"What if fire were seen as a good friend? Medicine to heal? More than just a tool?"

Accokeek Foundation
May 284 min read
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Earth Day at Accokeek: Educating the Next Generation of Stewards
In honor of Earth Day, we are celebrating the role that educational programs at the Accokeek Foundation play in creating a more sustainable future.

Accokeek Foundation
Apr 183 min read
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A Letter from Anjela Barnes (Piscataway) Executive Director of the Accokeek Foundation Following the Tragedy in Patapsco River, Baltimore MD
With a heavy but hopeful heart, I write to our larger community and share my condolences for all affected by the collapse of the Francis Sco

Accokeek Foundation
Apr 5, 20243 min read
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Earth Awakening Festival 2024
Join the Accokeek Foundation to celebrate the beauty of the season as Mother Earth and the vibrant life she sustains reawakens.

Accokeek Foundation
Mar 25, 20242 min read
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National Park Service Awards $47,431 to Accokeek Foundation to Expand Access to Black and Indigenous Narratives of the Potomac
The Accokeek Foundation was recently awarded $47,431 of grant funding by the National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways Office to support exp

Accokeek Foundation
Feb 1, 20243 min read
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Celebrating Black History Month
This February, we're sharing resources from our archives that celebrate and honor black history in Southern Maryland.

Accokeek Foundation
Feb 1, 20241 min read
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
This Native American Heritage Month, we encourage you to learn more about the Indigenous people and cultures where you live.

Accokeek Foundation
Nov 8, 20232 min read
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Showing Off Our County Flair
Champions can come from unexpected places—and sometimes, just sometimes, they get recognition for challenging the norm.

Accokeek Foundation
Oct 9, 20232 min read
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Job Announcement: Director of Development and Communications
The Accokeek Foundation is currently seeking applicants for the Director of Development and Communications position. The Director of...

Accokeek Foundation
Oct 2, 20231 min read
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Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom
Juneteenth has been know by many names: Juneteenth National Independence Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day (in Texas), Freedom Day, and...

Accokeek Foundation
Jun 12, 20232 min read
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Launch of the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area
Learn about the launch of the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area on May 25, 2023, at the Accokeek Foundation in Piscataway Park.

Accokeek Foundation
May 17, 20231 min read
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Earth Day with the Accokeek Foundation
Thank you to our wonderful Earth Day volunteers for helping to maintain the health and beauty of Piscataway Park!

Kate Hanfling
May 10, 20232 min read
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Citizen Science with the Accokeek Foundation
Join Accokeek Stewardship team in citizen science by using Chronolog stations to track environmental changes in Piscataway Park over time.

Accokeek Foundation
May 2, 20232 min read
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March Green Thumbs Garden Blog
Read about all of the wonderful work being done in the gardens and fields of Piscataway Park!

Accokeek Foundation
Mar 14, 20232 min read
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Piscataway Park’s Not-So-New EDRR Species
This blog introduces EDRR invasive plant species that the Accokeek Foundation's Natural Resources team are focusing on in Piscataway Park.

Accokeek Foundation
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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Library Favorites: Anansi Stories
This blog introduces Anansi the Spider, an important character in West African culture and folklore, and lists resources for adults and chil

Kate Hanfling
Feb 7, 20233 min read
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Green Thumbs Garden Blog
Read about all of the wonderful work being done in the gardens and fields of Piscataway Park!

Accokeek Foundation
Jan 9, 20232 min read
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Extension of Request for Bids for Recreational Trails Interpretation Enhancement in Piscataway Park
Accokeek Foundation is soliciting bids for recreational trails interpretation enhancement in Piscataway Park.

Accokeek Foundation
Jan 4, 20231 min read
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Request for Bids for Recreational Trails Interpretation Enhancement in Piscataway Park
Accokeek Foundation is soliciting bids for recreational trails interpretation enhancement in Piscataway Park. Please read the...

Accokeek Foundation
Nov 16, 20221 min read
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