Alice Ferguson Foundation

Connecting people to the natural world, sustainable agricultural practices and the cultural heritage of their local watershed through education, stewardship and advocacy.

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We’ve connected more than a million students and families to the wonders of nature since 1954. Explore our education experiences below!

Our Programs

Join us for a transformative hands-on learning experience in nature. Learn more by clicking the links below.

A child looking at a nature scavenger hunt activity during our programs
A group of students and educators posting for a photo on the boardwalk with dip netting supplies
Two students during a macroinvertebrate activity
A group of children discovering macroinvertebrates during our programs
Take a look at our Field Trip Handbook!

Award Winning Adventures

Thanks to our supporters, the Alice Ferguson Foundation was named the 2023 winner in the Maryland Day Camps, Hikes & Nature Discovery, and Fairs & Festivals. In addition, we were also named a finalist in the STEM Programs and STEM Camp categories in Washington Parent’s prestigious annual Parent Picks competition.

Washington Parent Picks 2023 Winner Badge
Washington Parent Picks 2023 Finalist Badge

ADA Accessibility

A portion of our environmental campus is ADA accessible. Those areas include our Living Building, Education Pavilion, bunkhouses, wet meadow boardwalk, and the boardwalk along our Living Shoreline at Piscataway Park. The Alice Ferguson Foundation has a trail chair that can be used by individuals who need special accommodations. Special thanks to our generous donors and Chick-fil-A for providing the funds for the trail chair purchase.

A trail chair used during our programs situated along a wooded trail
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