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A Letter from Anjela Barnes (Piscataway) Executive Director of the Accokeek Foundation Following the Tragedy in Patapsco River, Baltimore MD accokeek.org/post/letter-fr…

"Water is life, and the region's waterways have provided ways for our community to connect through food, gathering, and recreation along the Potomac for generations." bit.ly/3OrClYg

Exciting opportunity from ASBN's Business for Conservation and Climate Action program: Join the Indigenous Youth Climate Resiliency Through Public Policy Program! - 13 weeks of virtual workshops + paid trip to D.C. 🏛️ - Apply by Jan. 19 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Stop by the Piscataway Park gift shop tomorrow between 10 am and 4 pm to do some holiday shopping! When you shop at the gift shop you support the Foundation’s stewardship and conservation work. #museumstoresunday #shopsmall #shoplocal

Join them in supporting our work to preserve and promote the cultural and natural heritage of Piscataway Park for future generations by making a contribution this giving season at accokeek.org/donate

The Accokeek Foundation is deeply grateful for Congressman Steny Hoyer, Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressman Glenn Ivey’s support for our work for Piscataway Park and the community we serve.

"The Potomac River’s ecologically rich habitat is home to over a thousand species of animals, and some of the coolest ones around are also the creepiest." buff.ly/46A7lvO

This #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we're remembering and sharing some of the stories that have been shared with us over the years. accokeek.org/post/piscatawa…

Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day by uplifting our Native Power! What is Native Power? It’s a tradition of excellence we all carry and have the opportunity to recognize and celebrate every day. #NativePower #IndigenousPeoplesDay #IPD2023 #CelebrateNativePower

TODAY is Indigenous Peoples' Day! WE ARE STILL HERE, and we continue the fight of our Ancestors - a fight for a world where DIVERSE Indigenous cultures and values are lived, protected and respected. #EVERYTHINGBACK

You might often find yourself wondering, "How's the soil over there in Piscataway Park?" Wonder no more! We have updates from the @pasafarming soil study we participated in. You're welcome.

What's biting and where? Check out the latest Maryland Fishing Report: news.maryland.gov/dnr/2023/10/04…

Join team Accokeek! We're currently seeking applicants for the Director of Development and Communications position. Check out the full position description and see how to apply below. bit.ly/3F2z9gQ

🍁🍂Maryland Fall Foliage Report – Rainy days provided much needed moisture to areas experiencing drought conditions. This last batch of rain won’t be enough to offset the previous weeks of dry weather and it has made an impact on #foliage in the region. ow.ly/tR7w50PRagB

Field trips for the new school year start next week, so we decided to take a look back at last year. A round of applause for the Foundation's education team! 👏👏

Exploring the natural beauty of Accokeek is part of the new PAMC-funded Accokeek Heritage Tourism Study. Learn more at pgplan.org/accokeek-touri… @Accokeek #Tourism #VisitMD #Accokeek #PAMC

Happy #NationalReadABookDay! Check out some of the titles available at the Visitor Center if you're looking for a new read to tuck into. facebook.com/reel/152096515…

The PAMC-funded Accokeek Heritage Tourism Study has strategies for sharing the work of artists and musicians. Learn more at pgplan.org/accokeek-touri… #PAMC​ @Accokeek #Tourism #VisitMD

DNR’s Brooke Landry teamed up with NOAA’s National Marine Sanctuary (NMS) and volunteers to survey submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) at Mallows Bay last week. A diverse community of freshwater grasses growing lush in clear water was the scene for the day! #SAV #mallowsbay

Yesterday, we had the honor of hosting the launch of the newly designated Southern Maryland National Heritage Area at Piscataway Park. Thank you, Destination Southern Maryland, and Lucille Walker for all of your hard work to make this happen!