Our Bantam rooster Sir Charles of Norris I’ve never been a big proponent of New Year’s Resolutions. When I get excited about a new idea,...

by Blain Snipstal 1. We all take things for granted. 2. We all have assumptions about the way the ‘world’ works and the ways we work...

HEART DISEASES: Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply it on bread instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for...

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Have you ever seen such a beautiful braid of cheese before? So beautiful you almost don’t want to eat it. Almost. Last weekend, a dozen...

by Polly Festa Last week I trekked all the way to West Virginia. “Why?” You may ask. Well, our good ol’ friend, the Red Baron (aka: the...

Accokeek, MD–On October 9, 2011, the Accokeek Foundation honored Dr. Wilton C. Corkern, Jr., with its National Conservation Leadership...

by Wilton Corkern On the way to work this morning I saw a single Osprey perched atop a dead tree trunk in the Accokeek Creek wetland. It...

The heifers are ready to compete in the milking devon class at the Charles County Fair this week. Good luck ladies! At least we think so....

Become a Sponsor of the Leadership Salute 2011 Gala All sponsorship packages include recognition in event materials and the annual...

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The Accokeek Foundation’s annual Leadership Salute celebrates those who have shown strong support for the Foundation; recognizes...

by Sally Harry Harry, the Red Devon steer, aka "Lisa's Boyfriend" National Cow Appreciation Day, eh? Who could’ve imagined such a day...

This week’s Pic of the Week photo was taken and sent to us by a frequent “visitor” to the farm. We absolutely love candid photos like...

by Ryan Walker, Land Conservation Specialist Everything! A viewshed is simply the area that is or could be visible from any particular...

by Wilton Corkern, President On any given day this time of year a traveler along Bryan Point Road will almost surely see a Great Blue...

A few weeks ago, we rolled out a Caption Contest for the photographs selected for Pic of the Week. Each week, staff members tour the...

by Wilton C. Corkern, President I always enjoy visiting my family in Louisiana. There are also a few bonuses that come with the trip: a...

One of our favorite things to do at the farm is to take photos — lots and lots of photos! From the barnyard and the colonial site to the...

The first bluebird egg of the season, spotted this month on the Ken Otis Bluebird Trail. A bright blue egg in Box Number Eleven: a sure...