Nonprofit Aggregator: Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington

This post is a reprint of a post that originally appeared at Accokeek Foundation.

Green Thumbs is a volunteer group that invites gardeners of all ages and skill levels to lend a hand in the Accokeek Foundation’s Museum Garden and, on occasion, on the National Colonial Farm. Volunteers will have an opportunity to learn more about the history of heirloom vegetables and the practices behind organic gardening, from planting and harvesting to managing weeds and pests. We will work together in the garden space, sharing ideas, knowledge, skills, and stories. We will meet on the first and third Thursdays and third Saturdays of each month throughout the growing season. Water and light snacks will be provided.

Questions? For more information, email the stewardship coordinator.

This post is a reprint of a post that originally appeared at Accokeek Foundation.

Stitch ‘n Time is a volunteer-based textiles club where members enjoy learning about the cultivation of fleece, dyeing of wool, and colonial textiles. Club members join Foundation staff and other textile artists to use wool from the farm’s heritage breed sheep to card, spin, and knit. The club meets on the 4th Saturday of each month from 1 pm to 4 pm, and is open to novice and expert spinners and knitters, as well as those handy with a sewing needle or sewing machine to make costumes for 18th century interpreters.

To become a Stitch ‘n Time Club volunteer please email the volunteer coordinator or call 301.283.2113 ext. 12.

This post is a reprint of a post that originally appeared at Accokeek Foundation.

Stitch ‘n Time is a volunteer-based textiles club where members enjoy learning about the cultivation of fleece, dyeing of wool, and colonial textiles. Club members join Foundation staff and other textile artists to use wool from the farm’s heritage breed sheep to card, spin, and knit. The club meets on the 4th Saturday of each month from 1 pm to 4 pm, and is open to novice and expert spinners and knitters, as well as those handy with a sewing needle or sewing machine to make costumes for 18th century interpreters.

To become a Stitch ‘n Time Club volunteer please email the volunteer coordinator or call 301.283.2113 ext. 12.

This post is a reprint of a post that originally appeared at Accokeek Foundation.

Stitch ‘n Time is a volunteer-based textiles club where members enjoy learning about the cultivation of fleece, dyeing of wool, and colonial textiles. Club members join Foundation staff and other textile artists to use wool from the farm’s heritage breed sheep to card, spin, and knit. The club meets on the 4th Saturday of each month from 1 pm to 4 pm, and is open to novice and expert spinners and knitters, as well as those handy with a sewing needle or sewing machine to make costumes for 18th century interpreters.

To become a Stitch ‘n Time Club volunteer please email the volunteer coordinator or call 301.283.2113 ext. 12.

This post is a reprint of a post that originally appeared at Accokeek Foundation.

Instructed by Shane LeBrake, this 3-day workshop is an intensive values clarification process that takes participants through a wide set of ideas and pragmatic issues that should be considered before one seriously enters into the life of being a self-employed farmer.

Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, October 24, 2012.

For questions regarding this training and scholarships, and translation services for our programs please email Molly Meehan.

Traducción al español está disponible, si necesita estos servicios por favor díganosdurante el registro. Becas disponibles; pongase en contacto con Molly Meehan en mmeehan@accokeek.org o 301-283-2113 ext 32.

This post is a reprint of a post that originally appeared at Accokeek Foundation.

Instructed by Shane LeBrake, this 3-day workshop is an intensive values clarification process that takes participants through a wide set of ideas and pragmatic issues that should be considered before one seriously enters into the life of being a self-employed farmer.

Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, October 24, 2012.

For questions regarding this training and scholarships, and translation services for our programs please email Molly Meehan.

Traducción al español está disponible, si necesita estos servicios por favor díganosdurante el registro. Becas disponibles; pongase en contacto con Molly Meehan en mmeehan@accokeek.org o 301-283-2113 ext 32.

This post is a reprint of a post that originally appeared at Accokeek Foundation.

Birds can bring feathered fun—and free insect control—to a backyard garden. Join us for an introduction to the backyard birds of Maryland. From red-breasted robins to cheerful bluebirds, we will identify several common birds of Maryland and discuss how to attract them with shelter, water, and food—from seed and suet cakes to bird-friendly native plants. We will also discuss basic birding skills. Weather permitting, participants will take a guided trail walk. Participants will receive a copy of Bill Fenimore’s Backyard Birds of Maryland and other take-home materials.

Pre-registration is required by Thursday, August 30, 2012.

This post is a reprint of a post that originally appeared at Accokeek Foundation.

Birds can bring feathered fun—and free insect control—to a backyard garden. Join us for an introduction to the backyard birds of Maryland. From red-breasted robins to cheerful bluebirds, we will identify several common birds of Maryland and discuss how to attract them with shelter, water, and food—from seed and suet cakes to bird-friendly native plants. We will also discuss basic birding skills. Weather permitting, participants will take a guided trail walk. Participants will receive a copy of Bill Fenimore’s Backyard Birds of Maryland and other take-home materials.

Pre-registration is required by Thursday, August 30, 2012.

This post is a reprint of a post that originally appeared at Accokeek Foundation.

Join Eileen Watts of Hard Bargain Farm for a hands-on exploration of basic cheese-making. Participants will assemble two recipes: a semi-soft farmer’s cheese and a 30-minute mozzarella. Milk will be sourced from local, grass-fed cows. Participants will receive printed recipes—and cheese—to take home.

Pre-registration is required by Thursday, August 2, 2012.

This post is a reprint of a post that originally appeared at Accokeek Foundation.

Join Eileen Watts of Hard Bargain Farm for a hands-on exploration of basic cheese-making. Participants will assemble two recipes: a semi-soft farmer’s cheese and a 30-minute mozzarella. Milk will be sourced from local, grass-fed cows. Participants will receive printed recipes—and cheese—to take home.

Pre-registration is required by Thursday, August 2, 2012.