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4 people are interested
18th Century Crop Masters
ORGANIZATION: Accokeek Foundation
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4 people are interested
The Accokeek Foundation is looking for new volunteers to assist in the production of heirloom crops on the National Colonial Farm. Volunteers will be working once a week, during the season, to help plant, tend, weed, and harvest both the agricultural fields and the colonial Kitchen Garden. This is a unique opportunity to explore the agriculture and history of Southern Maryland while playing an instrumental role in the Foundation’s heirloom vegetable seed-saving program. Volunteers may also have the chance to participate in National Colonial Farm events to help demonstrate for visitors 18th century farming techniques. A love of working outdoors and gardening is required, but we’ll teach you everything else.
More opportunities with Accokeek Foundation
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Accokeek Foundation
Location:
3400 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, MD 20607, US
Mission Statement
According to the Foundation's 1957 charter, "It shall be the purpose of this Corporation to preserve, protect and foster, for scientific, educational or charitable use and study for the benefit of the people of the nation, the historical sites and relics, trees, plants, and wildlife rapidly disappearing from an area of great natural beauty along the Maryland shore of the historic Potomac River."
Description
In partnership with the National Park Service, the Accokeek Foundation stewards 200 acres of Piscataway Park. Situated directly across the Potomac River from George Washington’s Mount Vernon, this land was protected to preserve historic views and now serves as an outdoor classroom for educational programs about land conservation, historic preservation, sustainable agriculture, and environmental stewardship. Entertaining tours and performances, customized experience based activities, and service learning opportunities help visitors connect to the land and to one another.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3400 Bryan Point RoadAccokeek, MD 20607
DATE POSTED
August 3, 2015
SKILLS
- Farming
- History
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Sundays and Tuesdays, 8-10 am
- Must have reliable transportation to site, under 16 must have parent/guardian present