Accokeek Foundation
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
- Nov 14, 2022
- 9 min
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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Kaylin Beach
- Oct 13, 2021
- 4 min
Come Dye With Us: Avocados
With our annual "Come Dye With Us" program coming up on October 23rd, we thought it may be fun to throwback to last year's dye day. We...
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Shemika Berry
- Jan 30, 2021
- 2 min
Hear Us, See Us: We Are More Than One Month
A new series of virtual lectures to discuss the importance of talking about all history, all year.
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Accokeek Foundation
- Feb 12, 2019
- 1 min
Wedding Announcement: Sir Nigel Nicely and Lady Aster
Born on February 25, 2015, to Nuget, Nigel’s small stature (a mere two pounds) required he received extra care from farm staff. As staff...
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Accokeek Foundation
- May 20, 2016
- 3 min
Food Waste and Fun?
by Andrea Jones, Director of Programs and Visitor Engagement The issue Each year the average American family of four throws away $2,200...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Apr 7, 2016
- 2 min
That’s a Wrap! Lattes with Lambs
In like a lion and out like a lamb. No, I’m not talking about the month of April, but last Saturday’s annual Lattes with Lambs event at...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Sep 1, 2015
- 2 min
Accokeek Foundation Brings Together Food Recovery Leaders at Annual Food for Thought Festival
Accokeek, MD—Up to 40% of the food produced in the U.S. never gets eaten. From losses at the farm to waste in the home, Americans are...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Jan 26, 2015
- 1 min
Valentine’s Day Great Backyard Bird Count at the Visitor Center
Love truly IS for the Birds this February! National Bird Feeding Month, and with the Great Backyard Bird Count taking place February 13...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Oct 26, 2014
- 2 min
Inaugural Festival Provides Food for Thought
Board member, Amanda Truett with “King Corn” costume winner, Frank Pipitone. Whether it was crunching on cricket bars, running a food...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Oct 15, 2013
- 1 min
The Show Must Go On!
We began recruiting volunteers for this year’s Twilight Tales over the summer, and the dedicated group of people who answered our call...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Jun 25, 2013
- 1 min
Harvest Festival: The Way of Food
Fee for food, general admission is free. For more information contact info@accokeek.org or visit www.accokeek.org. #agriculture...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Jun 13, 2013
- 5 min
Celebrate Summer with a Festival for Water Enthusiasts on June 22
What a better way to introduce a new dock and kayak launch at Piscataway Park than to throw a party?! The Accokeek Foundation is very...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Feb 25, 2013
- 1 min
Botany Study Group
Meeting monthly, this instructor-led botany study group will learn about the major plant families, while focusing on identification...
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abarnes86
- Nov 10, 2011
- 2 min
Food Justice Series Speakers
The following are the invited speakers to present on the panel during the next installment of the Food Justice Series held at Busboys and...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Nov 7, 2011
- 2 min
The Hog Blog: A Hog’s-Eye View of Twilight Tales
by Sally The haunted farm house--complete with frightening Jack-o-Lantern. Rocky and I have the best hog’s-eye view of our favorite event...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Jun 21, 2011
- 1 min
Weekend Vignettes
Sunday, July 24, 2011 – Leading up to our Colonial Day: Crime and Punishment event our Museum Theatre Interns will be performing weekend...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Jun 7, 2011
- 1 min
A Successful Launch of the Captain John Smith Geotrail
This past Saturday, June 4, was National Trails Day and the Accokeek Foundation joined forces with the National Park Service and its...
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Accokeek Foundation
- May 26, 2011
- 2 min
The Hog Blog: A Hog’s-Eye View of Children’s Day
by “Sally” Rocky and Sally on the National Colonial Farm. When word came down that this year’s Children’s Day would be celebrating the...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Apr 27, 2011
- 3 min
Seeing Green on the Silver Screen: Free Summer Film Series
This summer, the Accokeek Foundation Center for Agricultural and Environmental Stewardship will launch a film series that spotlights...
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