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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
- May 20, 2011
- 4 min
Field Notes: Volume 16, Number 3
This Week’s Harvest Cilantro Scallions Pea Vine Green Garlic Salad Mix Head Lettuce or Pak Choi Summer Squash While we strive for...
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Accokeek Foundation
- May 17, 2011
- 1 min
We Take It, You Name It: Pic of the Week – May 17
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...
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- May 13, 2011
- 4 min
Field Notes: Volume 16, Number 2
This Week’s Harvest Dill Scallions Pak Choi Turnips Radishes Strawberries Summer squash We ask that our SHAREholders please keep in mind...
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Accokeek Foundation
- May 11, 2011
- 1 min
A Walk in the Park: Springtime Meanderings
Some days it’s just too BEAUTIFUL to be stuck indoors. Today was one of those days–mid 70s and sunny with a slight breeze. Perfect! So I...
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Accokeek Foundation
- May 10, 2011
- 4 min
High-Tech Treasure Hunt Set to Launch June 4, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 10, 2011 Captain John Smith Geotrail features over 40 Chesapeake sites in Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware...
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Accokeek Foundation
- May 10, 2011
- 2 min
An Observation from the Bayou
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...
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Accokeek Foundation
- May 6, 2011
- 3 min
Field Notes: Volume 16, Number 1
This Week’s Harvest List Green Garlic Radishes Head Lettuce Lettuce Mix Pea Shoots Parsley or Garlic Chives We ask that our SHAREholders...
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Accokeek Foundation
- May 4, 2011
- 1 min
The Hog Blog: An Encounter With Inky
by “Inky” With her photograph in a book and her bristles in what seems like everyone’s business, Sally thinks she’s such a star. But that...
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Accokeek Foundation
- May 3, 2011
- 1 min
Pic of the Week Caption Contest
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...
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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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Accokeek Foundation
- Apr 26, 2011
- 2 min
Leadership Transition Underway at the Accokeek Foundation
Accokeek, MD – Dr. Lisa Hayes will succeed Dr. Wilton Corkern as President and CEO of the Accokeek Foundation when Corkern retires on...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Apr 26, 2011
- 1 min
The Accokeek Foundation Holds Its Annual Children’s Day Event
Each year, hundreds of visitors flock to the farm for this popular, annual event. This year, Children’s Day will be held on Saturday, May...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Apr 26, 2011
- 1 min
Spring Launch of Sprouts
Participants in April's session of Sprouts learned about little seeds and green leaves of spinach. With the sun out and the earth warm,...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Apr 7, 2011
- 1 min
Courtship: Spring Flings Among the Furred and Feathered
Last week’s revelation that a fresh egg had appeared in one of the nesting boxes along the Ken Otis Bluebird Trail was a surprise. March...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Apr 5, 2011
- 1 min
Sí, Se Puede! Food Justice: A Global Issue
Lorette Picciano, executive director of the Rural Coalition/Coalición Rural, introduces the evening's speakers. Last week, the Accokeek...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Apr 1, 2011
- 1 min
The Start of Bluebird Season
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...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Mar 31, 2011
- 1 min
Public History Fellow Organizing African American Heritage Day
by Lisa Hayes, Director of Public Programs and Education Meet Terence Johnson, Public History Fellow at the Accokeek Foundation From the...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Mar 31, 2011
- 3 min
Food for Thought
by Matt Mattingly, Manager of the National Colonial Farm and Historic Interpretation You know what I miss the most about Southern...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Mar 30, 2011
- 1 min
Who’s Missing a Belted Kingfisher?
by Wilton C. Corkern, President The Accokeek Creek wetland is a great place to see (and hear) Belted Kingfishers. Perched on a bare...
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