Leadership Salute and November Events Announced at the Accokeek Foundation
Contact: Julie Brunton
Phone: 301.283.2113 ext. 20
Email: outreach@accokeek.org
The Accokeek Foundation will honor Thomas V. "Mike" Miller, Jr., President of the Senate of Maryland, with its National Conservation Leadership Award. The award will be presented on Friday, November 6, at the Accokeek Foundation's Leadership Salute dinner at the National Harbor.
On the green front, the Foundation is offering a "Going Green" Home School Day. Children will leave with a greater appreciation for conservation methods and sustainable living.
Just for gardeners, the Foundation is holding a Tree Pruning Workshop. In this hands-on class we will discuss tools, ground-based pruning methods, when to prune, and important safety information.
For those with an interest in colonial life, the Foundation is holding three decidedly different events. If your interest lies in textiles, visit during Mrs. Bolton's Spinning Frolic. To learn how to make colonial style candles, sign up for the Colonial Candle-Making Class. And to learn all about food on the eve of the American Revolution, visit during our Colonial Foodways program.
And finally, the Foundation is offering two special volunteer activities for the civic minded. Join us at the Ecosystem Farm for a day of volunteering on a sustainable, organic farm. Or get involved in living history with the Stitch 'N Time Textiles Club Volunteers!
"GOING GREEN" HOME SCHOOL DAY
Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Visitor Center, Rain or Shine
Registration Required by Wednesday, October 28th
$2.00 Per Person, Ages 3 and Over
Children 2 and Under are Free
Calling all Homeschoolers! Join us for this environmental-themed tour! We'll walk the Rain and Pollinator Gardens, and Ecosystem Farm, learn about worm composting and traditional composting, and see first-hand green building initiatives at work! Children will leave with a greater appreciation for conservation methods and sustainable living. The day will conclude with a family-friendly, mini river clean up of the Potomac River. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the view of Mount Vernon! Drinks and snacks will be for sale at the Visitor Center. Registration is required, but payment will be taken at the Visitor Center on November 4th. For questions about the event, please contact MaryAlice Bonomo at 301.283.2113, ext. 28 or by email at education@accokeek.org.
LEADERSHIP SALUTE
Friday, November 6, 2009
Cocktails 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m.
National Harbor, Rain or Shine
Please plan to join us for the 2009 Leadership Salute dinner, as we present the National Conservation Leadership Award to the Honorable Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., President of the Senate of Maryland. Catering by Susan Gage Caterers.
The Accokeek Foundation established the Leadership Salute and the National Conservation Leadership Award in 2001 to recognize contributions in the conservation of natural, cultural, and historic resources, and support for education and research in those areas. The Accokeek Foundation is pleased to honor Senator Miller for his many contributions to environmental conservation, historic preservation, and the advancement of broader understanding of Maryland's history. Senator Miller is a longtime friend and supporter of the Accokeek Foundation's work. He served on the Accokeek Foundation's Board of Trustees from 2000 to 2006 and has supported the Foundation's new Education Center and other initiatives such as museum interpretation and local history programs.
Former recipients of the National Conservation Leadership Award include Robert G. Stanton, former Director of the National Park Service; John M. Derrick, former chairman and CEO of Pepco Holdings; Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader, U.S. House of Representatives; Gilbert Gude, former Member of Congress; the Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union; Willem Polak, President of the Potomac Riverboat Company; and Glenn Eugster, retired Assistant Regional Director for Partnerships, National Park Service National Capital Region.
The Accokeek Foundation joins House Majority Leader Congressman Steny Hoyer, honorary dinner chair, in inviting the public to be part of this exciting event. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served at 6:30pm, followed by a program and dinner catered by Susan Gage at 7:00pm. Leadership Salute contributions help to ensure high-quality, affordable education opportunities for families in our community.
Visit www.accokeek.org for more information about this special event, tickets, and sponsorship opportunities.
The Accokeek Foundation wishes to thank our partners for their generous support.
MRS. BOLTON'S SPINNING FROLIC
Saturday, November 7, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
National Colonial Farm, Rain or Shine
Admission Fee
Mrs. Bolton will be hosting a spinning frolic to get her wool processed before the winter season begins. Come see Mrs. Bolton and her friends as they card and spin... 18th century style! Watch as Mrs. Parker (Mrs. Bolton's sister) prepares a mid day meal for their colonial friends. The yarn produced during the frolic will be used by the Stitch 'N Time Textile Club to create woolen clothing items. For more information about the Stitch 'n Time Textile Club and to become a volunteer email the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteers@accokeek.org.
TREE PRUNING
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Education Center, Rain or Shine
$20 Non-Members, $15 Members
By using proper pruning techniques, you can create healthier plants, save time and money, and stay safe. In this hands-on class we will discuss tools, ground-based pruning methods, when to prune, and important safety information. Please bring work gloves and safety glasses if you have them. Come dressed to work outside.
COLONIAL CANDLE-MAKING
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Visitor Center, Rain or Shine
$20 Non-Members, $15 Members
Join us for this hands-on workshop to learn the art of candle-making. You will learn about wicks, waxes, uses of candles in the 1700s, and safety instruction. We will also discuss recipes and ideas for making your own candles at home.
ECOSYSTEM FARM VOLUNTEER DAY
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Every 3rd Wednesday, Ecosystem Farm, Free
The Robert Ware Straus Ecosystem Farm is the Accokeek Foundation's USDA-certified organic vegetable farm. Located on an eight-acre field along the Potomac River in Accokeek Maryland, the farm is a model for farming for the future. Volunteers are encouraged to arrive early as a brief, dedicated tour will be given promptly at 1 p.m. Volunteers will help by tending to the fields, weeding, planting, and harvesting the farm's produce. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals or groups with an interest in sustainable agriculture, organic farming, or environmental stewardship. Please be prepared to work in the outdoors wearing appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. Volunteers are also encouraged to bring work gloves, sunscreen, hats, snacks, and plenty of water. For more information and to sign-up to volunteer please e-mail volunteers@accokeek.org.
COLONIAL FOODWAYS
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
3rd Saturdays Monthly from March through November
National Colonial Farm, Rain or Shine
Admission Fee Required, Members Free
Love food? Ever wonder how people cooked before microwaves or what people ate before fast food? Join us the 3rd Saturday monthly as costumed interpreters prepare food that would have been eaten by colonists in Prince George's County, Maryland on the eve of the American Revolution. Demonstrations vary monthly, and involve seasonally available foods, colonial implements and methods.
STITCH N' TIME TEXTILES CLUB VOLUNTEERS
Saturday, November 28, 2009, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Every 4th Saturday
Museum Out Kitchen, Rain or Shine, Free
Ewe like knitting? Sewing? Spinning wool? Then bring your wheels and needles and be a part of living history at the Accokeek Foundation's National Colonial Farm. Enjoy learning about the cultivation of fleece, wool dying, and colonial textiles. Club members will use wool from the farm's heritage breed sheep to card, spin, and knit. For those more handy with a sewing needle, join us in creating 18th century clothing for our costumed interpreters. And if you know how to use a Leclerc four harness loom, come do some weaving! For more information on the club and how to join, call or e-mail the Accokeek Foundation at programs@accokeek.org.
For more information about this and other events or classes, please visit the Accokeek Foundation's web site at www.accokeek.org, or to register for an upcoming event, please email accofound@accokeek.org.
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