Accokeek Foundation
Interns Explore Careers in Sustainable Agriculture
“With it being so hard to make a living as a farmer, is it just the will to do it that keeps people farming?” That was just one of the...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Jun 1, 2016
- 1 min
Bringing Farming to Life with the FDA
Scientists at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have the important job of creating regulations that keep our food safe. Sometimes...
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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 20, 2016
- 2 min
Invasion of the Tennis Balls
April 16, 2016. It was a peaceful morning on the Potomac River. The sun was shining, there was hardly a breeze to ripple the river’s...
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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
- Mar 17, 2016
- 3 min
A Peek Inside the Hen House
Among my list of favorite things about working at a farm is that from my office window I get to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the barnyard....
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Anjela Barnes
- Nov 19, 2015
- 2 min
Piscataway Voices: Sharing Cultural Connections
An introduction to Piscataway Voices—a three-part blog series that shares the heritage and culture of the Piscataway.
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Accokeek Foundation
- Nov 19, 2015
- 4 min
Piscataway Voices: A Homecoming Story
Remember and honor the old ones, our traditions, our values, and the events – good and bad – that have shaped who were are as a people.
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Accokeek Foundation
- Nov 19, 2015
- 4 min
Piscataway Voices: Honoring Full Circle
For a while, we as Piscataway people are back in our ancient home, with our ancestors, and with the living. That is how we come full circle.
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Accokeek Foundation
- Nov 19, 2015
- 3 min
The Benefit of Piscataway People to Maryland: It’s Time for Reciprocity
We are still here and we will continue to share our own stories to rebuild what was lost.
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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
- Aug 28, 2015
- 2 min
Teens Spend Summer Learning Ecology by Farming
ACC teen program interns showcase what they learned during an end of season celebration for families, friends, and school administrators....
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Accokeek Foundation
- Jul 17, 2015
- 2 min
Trail Treks: Pawpaws in Piscataway Park
As summer heats up, the forested Pawpaw Trail provides welcome shade from the sun. Tulip trees, oaks, and sycamores stand tall, but the...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Jun 25, 2015
- 2 min
8 Reasons Why Growing Up On the Chesapeake is the Best Way to Grow Up
Everyone here at the foundation has a piece of our mission that particularly resonates with them. It’s the reason they come to work in...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Jun 9, 2015
- 2 min
Take the AF Water Footprint Challenge and Discover the Hidden Cost of the Food We Eat
50 one-gallon buckets represent HALF of the average American’s daily water use. Did you know? Water scarcity affects 2.7 billion people...
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Accokeek Foundation
- May 29, 2015
- 2 min
Sustainability for the Next Generation
“[My visit] made me more mindful of the products I am using and where I use it or dispose of it.” Merriam-Webster gives three definitions...
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Accokeek Foundation
- May 21, 2015
- 3 min
Accokeek Foundation “Celebrates the Potomac” with annual Family Fun Festival at Piscataway Park
Accokeek, MD—Returning for its third year at Piscataway Park, Celebrating the Potomac is a one-day, family-friendly event featuring live...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Apr 23, 2015
- 3 min
Accokeek Foundation Joins Temple Hills Farmers’ Market in Celebrating 5th Year of Sustainabili
Nigel the Lamb is a heritage breed Hog Island Sheep who lives on the farm in Accokeek. The Accokeek Foundation helps to preserve the...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Apr 21, 2015
- 2 min
The day the National Park Service was born.
Muir, born on this date in 1838, was one of America’s most celebrated naturalists. He had a vision making him known as the “Father of the...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Apr 17, 2015
- 3 min
Volunteer Spotlight: Terrie-Lea Blueitt
Terrie-Lea poses with Hog Island lamb, Nigel. It’s National Volunteer Week and to celebrate, we’re kicking off a monthly Volunteer...
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