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Piscataway Park | National Colonial Farm

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    It's National Hispanic Heritage Month and we wanted to learn more about Latino Outdoors
    Accokeek Foundation
    • Sep 25, 2021
    • 2 min

    It's National Hispanic Heritage Month and we wanted to learn more about Latino Outdoors

    We talked with Albert Arévalo who has volunteered with Latino Outdoors since 2016. Here is what he had to share.
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    The Potomac River - An All-You-Can-Eat Buffet?
    Kate McGowan
    • Aug 24, 2021
    • 4 min

    The Potomac River - An All-You-Can-Eat Buffet?

    "Are there really fish in there?" It's a question we field from young visitors to the park fairly often, and the answer, of course, is...
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    #National Picnic Day: Picnicking in Colonial America
    Kate Hanfling, Volunteer
    • Apr 22, 2021
    • 4 min

    #National Picnic Day: Picnicking in Colonial America

    Though the concept of the American picnic as we know it today only dates back to the 19th century, picnics in some form have been around...
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    Hiking in Piscataway Park Just Got Better
    Accokeek Foundation
    • Mar 13, 2017
    • 2 min

    Hiking in Piscataway Park Just Got Better

    Hiking in Piscataway Park just got better!  Last month, thanks to a collaboration between the Accokeek Foundation, the Potomac Heritage...
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    Adopt-a-Trail Program
    Accokeek Foundation
    • Dec 16, 2013
    • 4 min

    Adopt-a-Trail Program

    In partnership with the National Park Service, the Accokeek Foundation maintains six nature trails in Piscataway Park. The Adopt-A-Trail...
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    Pic of the Week #4 – June 14
    Accokeek Foundation
    • Jun 14, 2011
    • 1 min

    Pic of the Week #4 – June 14

    If you haven’t yet met Edgar, then you are truly missing out! Edgar is our newest addition to the farm family and when he’s not feeling...
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    A Bad Day to Be a Tadpole
    Accokeek Foundation
    • May 27, 2011
    • 3 min

    A Bad Day to Be a Tadpole

    by Wilton Corkern, President On any given day this time of year a traveler along Bryan Point Road will almost surely see a Great Blue...
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    A Walk in the Park: Springtime Meanderings
    Accokeek Foundation
    • May 11, 2011
    • 1 min

    A Walk in the Park: Springtime Meanderings

    Some days it’s just too BEAUTIFUL to be stuck indoors. Today was one of those days–mid 70s and sunny with a slight breeze. Perfect! So I...
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    Pic of the Week Caption Contest
    Accokeek Foundation
    • May 3, 2011
    • 1 min

    Pic of the Week Caption Contest

    One of our favorite things to do at the farm is to take photos — lots and lots of photos! From the barnyard and the colonial site to the...
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    Courtship: Spring Flings Among the Furred and Feathered
    Accokeek Foundation
    • Apr 7, 2011
    • 1 min

    Courtship: Spring Flings Among the Furred and Feathered

    Last week’s revelation that a fresh egg had appeared in one of the nesting boxes along the Ken Otis Bluebird Trail was a surprise. March...
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    Take Action to Ensure That No Child is Left Inside
    Accokeek Foundation
    • Feb 1, 2011
    • 3 min

    Take Action to Ensure That No Child is Left Inside

    Governor O'Malley visits the Accokeek Foundation during its annual African American Heritage Day event, September 2010 In 2008, Governor...
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    Accokeek Foundation
    • Jan 21, 2011
    • 1 min

    A Walk in the Park

    This is the first in a photo slide show series, offering a glimpse of what visitors may see during “A Walk in the Park”....
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    A New Year and New Adventures
    Accokeek Foundation
    • Jan 4, 2011
    • 2 min

    A New Year and New Adventures

    It’s officially a new year (and a new decade)! Twenty-ten was a fantastic year, bringing both new and familiar faces to the Accokeek ...
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