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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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Accokeek Foundation
- Apr 14, 2015
- 4 min
What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Cow…. Part Three
Photo by Casey Lowe Good moooooorning, my faithful readers. Mama Lynn here again. I am pleased to announce that just a few days after my...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Mar 31, 2015
- 1 min
Chesapeake Conservation Corps: Tomorrow’s Conservation Leaders
If successfully matched with the Accokeek Foundation, the Corps Volunteer will be involved in all aspects of expanding the Agriculture...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Mar 29, 2015
- 5 min
A Farm, a View, and an Amazing Woman
A Maryland farm was for sale. To protect it from development, she bought it. A simple act, but one that marked the beginning of a series...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Mar 26, 2015
- 2 min
Digging Into Soil Health
International Year of Soils, recognizing that healthy soils are the basis for healthy food production. According to the FAO, sustainable...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Mar 23, 2015
- 3 min
What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Cow…. Part Two
Guest post by Mama Lynn #108. Mooooooorning, everyone – Mama Lynn again. And I’m still pregnant. I know I told you during my last guest...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Mar 11, 2015
- 3 min
8 Times AmeriCorps Worked at the Accokeek Foundation
This week is AmeriCorps Week and to celebrate, I’ve put together a list of the amazing AmeriCorps members who have served as volunteers...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Mar 5, 2015
- 3 min
Soul Food: The Food of Love
When I first learned that we were developing a program for Black History Month about the historical and cultural connections to what is...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Feb 25, 2015
- 4 min
Bluebird Monitoring in Maryland: Resources for Beginning Monitors
A female eastern bluebird guards her nest. Credit Bonnie Simpers. This week is going to the birds, literally. Sunday marks the beginning...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Feb 11, 2015
- 3 min
Soul Food Justice: The Bean Pie
This week I made the acquaintance of a food I’d never met before – the bean pie. By name alone, I was anticipating a savory southwestern...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Feb 2, 2015
- 4 min
10 Notable African Americans Fighting for the Environment
In celebration of Black History Month, we'd like to honor the remarkable African Americans fighting for justice for the environment.
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Accokeek Foundation
- Jan 30, 2015
- 4 min
What to Expect When You’re Expecting… a Cow
Guest post by Mama Lynn #108. Mama Lynn and the ladies. photo by: A.Barnes Good mooooooorning! My name is Lynn – that’s Mama Lynn to you...
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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
- Jan 18, 2015
- 3 min
“A Day On, Not A Day Off”
Growing up, service to others was something I rarely thought about. With service learning built into my schooling in such a way that I...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Jan 16, 2015
- 2 min
Learn how to farm with a Ecosystem Farm workshare
The Accokeek Foundation is seeking workshare volunteers for the growing season. If you are interested in the principles of sustainable...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Jan 12, 2015
- 5 min
For the Love of Soup
–written by Heather Leach, Agriculture Education Manager As the temperature drops, I find myself spending more and more time in the...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Jan 5, 2015
- 3 min
Birds of a Feather: A Day in the Life of the Birds Out My Window
“Merlin in Piscataway Park” photo shared by MJ Garcia. I began writing this post, hours ago, prepared with facts and statistics about the...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Dec 31, 2014
- 5 min
Resolve to Have a Happier, Healthier, More Sustainable 2015
The end of an old year and start of a new is traditionally a time for reflections on the past and planning for the future. With that in...
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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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