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Apr 53 min read

A Letter from Anjela Barnes (Piscataway) Executive Director of the Accokeek Foundation Following the Tragedy in Patapsco River, Baltimore MD

With a heavy but hopeful heart, I write to our larger community and share my condolences for all affected by the collapse of the Francis Sco

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Accokeek Foundation

Mar 252 min read

Earth Awakening Festival 2024

Join the Accokeek Foundation to celebrate the beauty of the season as Mother Earth and the vibrant life she sustains reawakens.

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Accokeek Foundation

Feb 13 min read

National Park Service Awards $47,431 to Accokeek Foundation to Expand Access to Black and Indigenous Narratives of the Potomac

The Accokeek Foundation was recently awarded $47,431 of grant funding by the National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways Office to support exp

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Accokeek Foundation

Feb 11 min read

Celebrating Black History Month

This February, we're sharing resources from our archives that celebrate and honor black history in Southern Maryland.

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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

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Nov 8, 20232 min read

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

This Native American Heritage Month, we encourage you to learn more about the Indigenous people and cultures where you live.

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Accokeek Foundation

Oct 9, 20232 min read

Showing Off Our County Flair

Champions can come from unexpected places—and sometimes, just sometimes, they get recognition for challenging the norm.

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Job Announcement: Director of Development and Communications

Accokeek Foundation

Oct 2, 20231 min read

Job Announcement: Director of Development and Communications

The Accokeek Foundation is currently seeking applicants for the Director of Development and Communications position. The Director of...

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Accokeek Foundation

Jun 12, 20232 min read

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom

Juneteenth has been know by many names: Juneteenth National Independence Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day (in Texas), Freedom Day, and...

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Launch of the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area

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May 17, 20231 min read

Launch of the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area

Learn about the launch of the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area on May 25, 2023, at the Accokeek Foundation in Piscataway Park.

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Kate Hanfling

May 10, 20232 min read

Earth Day with the Accokeek Foundation

Thank you to our wonderful Earth Day volunteers for helping to maintain the health and beauty of Piscataway Park!

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Accokeek Foundation

May 2, 20232 min read

Citizen Science with the Accokeek Foundation

Join Accokeek Stewardship team in citizen science by using Chronolog stations to track environmental changes in Piscataway Park over time.

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Mar 14, 20232 min read

March Green Thumbs Garden Blog

Read about all of the wonderful work being done in the gardens and fields of Piscataway Park!

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Piscataway Park’s Not-So-New EDRR Species

Accokeek Foundation

Feb 24, 20232 min read

Piscataway Park’s Not-So-New EDRR Species

This blog introduces EDRR invasive plant species that the Accokeek Foundation's Natural Resources team are focusing on in Piscataway Park.

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Kate Hanfling

Feb 7, 20233 min read

Library Favorites: Anansi Stories

This blog introduces Anansi the Spider, an important character in West African culture and folklore, and lists resources for adults and chil

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Accokeek Foundation

Jan 9, 20232 min read

Green Thumbs Garden Blog

Read about all of the wonderful work being done in the gardens and fields of Piscataway Park!

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Extension of Request for Bids for Recreational Trails Interpretation Enhancement in Piscataway Park

Accokeek Foundation

Jan 4, 20231 min read

Extension of Request for Bids for Recreational Trails Interpretation Enhancement in Piscataway Park

Accokeek Foundation is soliciting bids for recreational trails interpretation enhancement in Piscataway Park.

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Request for Bids for Recreational Trails Interpretation Enhancement in Piscataway Park

Accokeek Foundation

Nov 16, 20221 min read

Request for Bids for Recreational Trails Interpretation Enhancement in Piscataway Park

Accokeek Foundation is soliciting bids for recreational trails interpretation enhancement in Piscataway Park. Please read the...

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Kate Hanfling

Nov 14, 20229 min read

Library Favorites: Holiday Gift Guide

This month we’re doing things a little differently. We’re looking at books available that would make the perfect gift this holiday season!

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Accokeek Foundation

Nov 8, 20222 min read

Reimagining the Accokeek Foundation

As we head into the holiday season and the end of 2022, I’m feeling especially reflective and grateful. I can’t believe it’s been nearly...

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Library Favorites: I Feel Better with a Frog in My Throat: History's Strangest Cures

Kate Hanfling

Oct 3, 20223 min read

Library Favorites: I Feel Better with a Frog in My Throat: History's Strangest Cures

Hello everyone and happy fall! This month’s pick is a fun one! Carlyn Beccia’s I Feel Better with a Frog in My Throat: History’s...

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