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Accokeek Foundation
Apr 5, 20243 min read
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
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Accokeek Foundation
Mar 25, 20242 min read
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.
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Accokeek Foundation
Feb 1, 20243 min read
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
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Accokeek Foundation
Feb 1, 20241 min read
Celebrating Black History Month
This February, we're sharing resources from our archives that celebrate and honor black history in Southern Maryland.
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Accokeek Foundation
Nov 8, 20232 min read
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.
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Accokeek Foundation
Oct 9, 20232 min read
Showing Off Our County Flair
Champions can come from unexpected places—and sometimes, just sometimes, they get recognition for challenging the norm.
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Accokeek Foundation
Oct 2, 20231 min read
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...
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Accokeek Foundation
Jun 12, 20232 min read
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...
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Accokeek Foundation
May 17, 20231 min read
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.
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Kate Hanfling
May 10, 20232 min read
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!
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Accokeek Foundation
May 2, 20232 min read
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.
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Accokeek Foundation
Mar 14, 20232 min read
March Green Thumbs Garden Blog
Read about all of the wonderful work being done in the gardens and fields of Piscataway Park!
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Accokeek Foundation
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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.
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Kate Hanfling
Feb 7, 20233 min read
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
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Accokeek Foundation
Jan 9, 20232 min read
Green Thumbs Garden Blog
Read about all of the wonderful work being done in the gardens and fields of Piscataway Park!
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Accokeek Foundation
Jan 4, 20231 min read
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.
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Accokeek Foundation
Nov 16, 20221 min read
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...
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Kate Hanfling
Nov 14, 20229 min read
Library Favorites: Holiday Gift Guide
This month we’re doing things a little differently. We’re looking at books available that would make the perfect gift this holiday season!
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Accokeek Foundation
Nov 8, 20222 min read
Reimagining the Accokeek Foundation
As we head into the holiday season and the end of 2022, I’m feeling especially reflective and grateful. I can’t believe it’s been nearly...
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Kate Hanfling
Oct 3, 20223 min read
Library Favorites: I Feel Better with a Frog in My Throat: History's Strangest Cures
Hello everyone and happy fall! This month’s pick is a fun one! Carlyn Beccia’s I Feel Better with a Frog in My Throat: History’s...
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