Accokeek FoundationOct 9, 20232 min readShowing Off Our County FlairChampions can come from unexpected places—and sometimes, just sometimes, they get recognition for challenging the norm.
Accokeek FoundationOct 13, 20214 min readCome Dye With Us: AvocadosWith our annual "Come Dye With Us" program coming up on October 23rd, we thought it may be fun to throwback to last year's dye day. We...
Accokeek FoundationMay 20, 20213 min readFarm to Market: Preserving Hog Island SheepWe hope you’re all enjoying all of the adorable #latteswithlambs content both on your screens and in person at the park! Today, though,...
Accokeek FoundationMay 14, 20214 min readA Sensory Comparison of Hog Island, Romney/Corriedale, and Alpaca FiberA comparison of fleeces from three different types of fiber animals—alpaca, Hog Island sheep, and Romney/Corriedale sheep
Accokeek FoundationApr 2, 20213 min readProcessing the Process: Hog Island Wool from Sheep to SkeinDid you know that we use the wool produced by our Hog Island Sheep to make yarn? Volunteers shear the wool, process it, spin it, and dye...
Accokeek FoundationJan 15, 20213 min read"On the Farm": An interview with photographer Aliza EliazarovWe sat down with Aliza Eliazarov to learn more about her new photography book, On the Farm. Here's what she had to say.