[IHHAAC Update] Accokeek Foundation Announces Summer Gardening Classes

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Press Release

Contact: Kathy Talbot

Phone: 301.283.2113, ext 32

Email: ktalbot at accokeek.org

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 


Accokeek Foundation Announces Summer Gardening Classes


 

The Accokeek Foundation is pleased to offer several new gardening workshops
for adults and children this summer. The workshops are affordable and will
benefit gardeners of all ages and levels of experience. 

 

Building a Rain Garden

Saturday, June 14, 2008, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Registration Deadline is Tuesday, June 10

$15 Non-Members , Members Free 

Rain gardens increase infiltration, decrease surface run-off from roofs and
paved areas, reduce the risk of flash flooding. Our Horticulturist, Alexia
Savold will explore what to consider when designing a rain garden: cost,
plants, tools, etc. 

 

Plant Identification: Native, Non-Native, and Invasive

Saturday, June 21, 2008, 9:00-11:00 a.m. 

Light Rain or Shine, $2.00 Non-Members, Members Free

This two hour walk with Maryland Master Gardener Jessica Milstead will take
us down the Bluebird Trail and Paw Paw Trail for a look at plants that are
considered native, non-native, and invasive. Bring along a bagged lunch and
join us for a picnic on the grounds. Wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes.

 

Canning Your Harvest

Saturday, July 26, 2008, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
$15.00 Non-Members, $10.00 Members
Registration Deadline Monday, July 21, 2008

Don't waste that produce! Canning is a great way to preserve summer's
bounty. This class will cover the appropriate fruits and vegetables for
canning, the canning process, tips and tricks, shelf life, what you need to
get started, great recipes, and even a little history. Samples will be on
hand for a more tactile experience, and you'll leave with a great
informational packet. This workshop will be lead by Sandra Womack, Maryland
Master Gardener and retired Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer
Sciences Educator.

 

Rain Barrel Workshop

Saturday, August 9, 2008, 1:00-3:00 p.m. 

Registration deadline is Tuesday, August 5th.

Workshop is Free, Rain Barrel is $90

Here's your chance to save money and help the environment! Collecting and
reusing rainwater will save money on your water bill, and decrease the
impact of runoff on our waterways. The workshop will cover installation,
maintenance, and landscaping. You may register for the workshop even if you
decide not to purchase a barrel. Rain barrels may be purchased for $90. 

 

Xeriscaping: Drought Tolerant Landscaping

Saturday, August 16, 2008, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
$15.00 Non-Members, $10.00 Members
Registration Deadline is Monday, August 11th. 

If you are looking for a garden that is drought tolerant, heat tolerant, and
low maintenance, look no further. This is the perfect solution for the
homeowner that wants a beautiful, stress free garden. Join Esther Mitchell,
Prince George's Master Gardener Coordinator, to learn about how you can have
a blooming garden in the middle of summer, attract birds and butterflies,
and decrease your mowing area!

 

Insects in Your Garden: Friend or Foe?

Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
$15.00 Non-Members, $10.00 Members
Registration Deadline August 14, 2008. 

If your garden is turning into an insect extravaganza and you are unsure
whether to worry or rejoice, this is the class for you. Pam King,
Entomologist and Senior Agent of the Agriculture and Natural Resources
Department at the University of Maryland, will show you how to begin the
identification process. We will become familiar with insects commonly found
in Maryland gardens and talk about ways to battle pests. The class includes
a tour of the Museum Garden.

 

Nature Nuts

3rd Tuesday of each month, 11:00 a.m.-Noon 

April through October, Registration Required

$6.00 Non-Members, $5.00 Members, Ages 3-5

This fun-filled hour of exploration at the Museum Garden is the perfect
setting to learn about the wonders of nature. Designed for children ages
3-5, the children will hear a story, create a craft project, and go on an
outdoor adventure. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Each month has
a different theme, such as Rain Gardens or Farm Day. 

 

For more information about this and other events or classes, please visit
the Accokeek Foundation's web site at www.accokeek.org
<http://www.accokeek.org/> .

 

The Accokeek Foundation

3400 Bryan Point Road

Accokeek, Maryland 20607

301.283.2113

 

Founded fifty years ago to protect the view across the Potomac River from
Mount Vernon, the Accokeek Foundation, an educational non-profit, became one
of the nation's first land trusts. Today, the Foundation stewards 200 acres
of Piscataway National Park in Accokeek, Maryland, where visitors can hike a
network of trails winding through wetlands, visit a native tree arboretum,
and observe an award-winning forest restoration project. To emphasize the
connection between nature and history, part of the site includes the
National Colonial Farm, a living history museum that depicts a Maryland
middle-class family farm on the eve of the American Revolution. Nearly
extinct historic crops and animals are preserved here for future
generations. The Foundation's organic Ecosystem Farm emphasizes the future
of agriculture as organic farmers learn the tools of a new trade, practice
sustainable use of natural resources, and shares of the farms produce are
sold to households in the community.  The park's beautiful grounds, trails
and programs are open to the public year round.

 

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