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.

  • AAHD 2010

    September 25, 2010: "Common Ground: Connecting Food, Land, and History" will be an entertaining exploration of African American culture with a special focus on foodways of the region. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, African American Heritage Day honors the role that African Americans have played in our regional and national history and culture. View the full event description online.

  • Edible Forest Gardens

    October 1, 2, 3, 2010: Imagine a garden that looks and acts like a forest - full of trees, shrubs, vines, and ground covers - and you can eat it all! Edible forest gardens mimic the structures and functions of natural woodland ecosystems with an emphasis on low-maintenance perennial crops. Award-winning author, Eric Toensmeier leads this hands-on workshop with an in-depth look at this fascinating and delicious approach to food production. View the full event description and register online today.

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