Alice Ferguson Foundation

The Alice Ferguson Foundation and Accokeek Foundation are teaming up for an engaging and educational hands-on workshop focused on invasive plant species identification, removal techniques, and the benefits of native plants. Volunteers can engage with DC Capital Region PRISM partners to learn more about how they can take action against invasive plants and understand how invasive management is carried out in Piscataway Park. A perfect opportunity for students looking to earn service learning hours! Event Details: Sunday, June 9 from 10 AM - 12 Pm at Piscataway National Park Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eBfhtP6n Event Partners include National Park Service, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and National Capital PRISM Invader Detectives #invasivesremovsal #workshop #volunteer #communityservice #servicelearning #environmentaleducation #outdoorlearning #cleanup

Special thanks to REI their donation of paddler hats for our educators. These hats will provide some much needed shade and protection from the sun during our programs and camps. Thank you! Image: A group of people posing for a selfie wearing paddler hats. #rei #inkind #donation #support #environmentaleducation #outdoorlearning #nature

Grateful for this volunteer leadership for the environment by #TeamMuller!

Special thanks to Shannon and Jessie from NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration's Monitor National Marine Sanctuary and Mallows Bay - Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary for sharing their ROV expertise with our educators earlier this week. Shannon and Jessie presented the why and science behind Remote Operated Vehicles. ROVs allow us to see beneath the water without having to dive in to oceans, lakes, or rivers ourselves to observe and collect data about sediments, critters, and so much more. We look forward to integrating STEM-focused activities related to ROVs into future camps and programs. At the end of the training, educators teamed up and put their skills to the test to build a ROV to then navigate and collect various items in the pool. Thanks again for a great training, Shannon and Jessie! #remoteoperatedvehicles #rovs #training #environmentaleducation #STEMeducation #outdoorlearning #science #data #nature

Theresa Cullen, Alice Ferguson Foundation Executive Director, recently returned from Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center's 2024 True Inspiration Award Celebration of Impact & Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The Foundation was named the top recipient for the Care for the Planet pillar, receiving a $200,000 grant earlier this year. On Monday evening, the Alice Ferguson Foundation was recognized along with other award winning non-profits during the Celebration of Impact dinner at the Waverly Renaissance Hotel. Tuesday was a True Inspiration Day of workshops and speakers for non-profit leaders. To conclude the conference, attendees took a visit to Chick-fil-A headquarters in Atlanta. "The Chick-fil A-True Inspiration Award Ceremony and Conference did just what it was meant to do - inspire!", shared Theresa. "I returned home motivated to lead our Foundation to new heights, fueled by the recognition of our work and the support of our wonderful community. Thank you Chick-fil-A for providing this opportunity for me and believing in the mission of Alice Ferguson Foundation." #trueinspiration #awardwinnder #chickfila #grantrecipient #carefortheplanet #envrionmentaleducation #environmentalstewardship #outdoorlearning #findjoy #findingjoyinnature #nature

Thank you to Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center for a wonderful and inspiring evening at the True Inspiration reception and awards night in Atlanta.

We are excited to share that, thanks to the support of our donors in 2023, and to the generosity of the Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center True Inspiration Award, we were able to purchase a special trail chair this spring to help us make nature more accessible to everyone who visits us. Thank you! Image: A trail chair sitting along a wooded trail. #thankyou #grateful #accessibility #inclusivity #nature #environmentaleducation #outdoorlearning

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! We are lucky to work with so many wonderful teachers who bring their students to us to find joy while learning in nature. Your dedication to enriching young minds with outdoor education is truly inspiring! 👏 Thank you for nurturing curiosity, fostering exploration, and making learning an unforgettable adventure with the Alice Ferguson Foundation for the past 70 years. Here's to many more! Images: 1) A group of people smiling and posing for a photo with their hands raised in the air while sitting among steps of a building. 2) A group of children and a teacher posing for a photo on a boardwalk along the Potomac River. 3) A group of children and a teacher exploring plants in a garden. 4) A group of people posing for a photo in front of a tree. #teacherappreciation #envrionmentaleducation #outdoorlearning #70thanniversary #celebration #appreciation #teachers

These smiles say it all: Learning is always a smile-worthy adventure when nature is our classroom! Image: Four children smiling for a photo in a wooded area. The children on the far right is holding a pair of boots. #environmentaleducation #outdoorlearning #bridgingthewatershed #nature #environment #adventure #discover #explore

Hip Hip Hooray! We added a new day camp program focusing on “Wilderness Skills”, from Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2. This week welcomes campers ages 4 to 10 with multiple camp groups divided by age. You're not going to want to miss this outdoor adventure: https://lnkd.in/eVFjgGni Image: Two children standing on a large log along a wooded trail. #summercamp #summer2024 #summeradventures #summeradventurecamp #adventureawaits