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Don't forget - tomorrow's Second Saturday workshop features artist Zofie Lang making "domestic dolls" out of household items! The gallery and studio are open 1-4 pm for the opening reception of "Domesticated: the Artwork of Matt Sesow & Dana Ellyn" and for the free workshop. Hope to see you there!
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You are invited to join the Accokeek Foundation for a birthday celebration in honor of Edgar, the farm’s rescued Eastern Box Turtle. We will have refreshments and will be making turtle crafts throughout the day as we learn fun facts about Eastern Box Turtles and their natural habitat. Be sure to join us in the Visitor Center and Museum Gift Shop at 1pm for cake!
This post is a reprint of a post that originally appeared at Accokeek Foundation.
You are invited to join the Accokeek Foundation for a birthday celebration in honor of Edgar, the farm’s rescued Eastern Box Turtle. We will have refreshments and will be making turtle crafts throughout the day as we learn fun facts about Eastern Box Turtles and their natural habitat. Be sure to join us in the Visitor Center and Museum Gift Shop at 1pm for cake!
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Join the Accokeek Foundation on Saturday, June 1st from 10am-1pm to celebrate National Trails Day by volunteering your time to help with trail maintenance on the foundation’s 3.5 miles of trails through Piscataway National Park.
We need your help to blaze, mulch, edge, repair, clear, and remove invasive species from our network of trails as we prepare to welcome our summertime trail visitors and hikers. This is an excellent opportunity for families and large groups to volunteer together, while spending a beautiful early summer day in Piscataway Park.
Please wear attire appropriate for working outdoors and bring work gloves if you have them.
We’ll be meeting at the Visitor’s Center at 10 am Saturday morning and we hope to see you, your family, and friends there!
For more information and to RSVP, please contact Casey Lowe at volunteers@accokeek.org
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If you missed the Spring Show opening, don't worry - the artwork is going online this week, and Art Enables will be open this Saturday from 1-4 pm. Here's a new piece by Charmaine Jones, "NYC Tour Bus"
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The Accokeek Foundation, a nonprofit educational organization involved in land stewardship, historical preservation and sustainable agriculture, seeks a heritage livestock program volunteer to assist our livestock manager in all aspects of successful grass-based livestock program maintenance. This position presents the volunteer with a unique and extensive educational opportunity, as volunteers will receive both on-the-job training and access to farmer training programs and classes.
The heritage livestock program is part of the Accokeek Foundation’s stewardship of Piscataway Park. We care for our livestock in a way that enhances the health and stability of the natural and agricultural ecosystems of this special place. As we manage livestock, we maintain open lands in an ecologically sound manner. The heritage breeds of livestock we manage are American Milking Devon Cattle, Black Turkeys, Hog Island Sheep, Ossabaw Hogs, and various heritage chicken varieties.
Description of Duties:
No previous experience is necessary, but large animal experience is preferred, and a demonstrated interest in sustainable livestock management is required. Volunteers will be asked to work a minimum of 8 hours, 3 times a week, or approximately 24 hours per week. Scheduling is flexible, but must be arranged in advance.
This volunteer position is an excellent educational opportunity. Volunteers will receive training in machinery operation (tractors, ATVs, etc.), free access to Foundation educational and farmer training programs and classes, access to Chesapeake CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) events through the Foundation’s membership, and extensive on-the-job training. College students may be able to receive academic credits for their time.
Please see the Position Description for more information about this position. To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to Casey Lowe at volunteers@accokeek.org. All applications must be received by May 30.
This post is a reprint of a post that originally appeared at Lambi Fund of Haiti.
This post is a reprint of a post that originally appeared at Lambi Fund of Haiti.
This post is a reprint of a post that originally appeared at Art Enables's Facebook Wall.
There's a lot going on this week at Art Enables as we prepare for the opening of DOMESTICATED- the paintings of Dana Ellyn and Matt Sesow! The show opens this Saturday, May 11 from 1-4 and there's an awesome (and FREE!) workshop with Zofie Lang!