Welcome to the Accokeek Foundation
The Accokeek Foundation stewards 200 acres of Piscataway Park, a national park located in Accokeek, Maryland, on the shore of the Potomac River directly across from Mount Vernon. Our land serves as an outdoor classroom for our educational programs, research, agricultural and conservation projects. The park is open to the public year 'round.
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Introduction to Organic Gardening
Join us on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. for this first class in the Organic Gardening series. We'll provide information about the theories and practices of organic gardening and will teach you how to plan for your garden including garden layout, garden location, and necessary tools and supplies. This is the first step for anyone interested in growing organically. -
Rain Barrel Volunteer Training Workshop
On Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 9:00-3:30 p.m., volunteers will be trained in the construction of rain barrels and leading rain barrel workshops. Future workshops will be held at the Accokeek Foundation's Education Center. For more information call 301.283.2113. Please identify whether you are interested in building rain barrels or teaching the workshops.
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