Environmental educators sharing the wonder and excitement of the Potomac River watershed with thousands of students, teachers, and citizens each year.

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Happy National Make a Friend Day! ๐Ÿซ‚ The best part of our camps isn't just exploring nature, it's meeting new friends along the way. Step away from the screens and join us for one of our camping experiences ๐ŸŒ„ #MakeAFriendDay #FriendshipGoals
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Join us May 15โ€“17, 2026 for our Women in Nature Camp!๐Ÿชด Step away from your everyday routine and into a thoughtfully curated weekend designed just for women. Click the link in our bio to register and stay tuned for more posts about Women in Nature Camp! #WomenInNature
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Today is National Have Fun at Work Day! ๐ŸŽ‰ Shoutout to our amazing staff for making work meaningful and fun every day. We couldn't do it without you! ๐Ÿ’š
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Today is International Environmental Education Day! ๐ŸŒฑ We believe learning about the environment helps people care for it and take action. Through hands-on education, weโ€™re building a better future for our communities and waterways.
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Weโ€™re proud to share that the Alice Ferguson Foundation received the Waste Diversion and Recycling Award for Prince Georgeโ€™s County! โ™ป๏ธ Thank you to the Prince Georgeโ€™s County Department of the Environment (@pgcsprout) and Keep Prince Georgeโ€™s County Beautiful for the support!
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Happy National Milk Day! For many students who visit Hard Bargain Farm, milking a cow is a first-time adventure, and a hands-on way to learn where food comes from. Experiences like these connect kids with nature, build confidence, and turn curiosity into real-world learning.
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Thank you for supporting the #EveryStudentOutside campaign! Your generosity gives students the opportunity connect with nature through meaningful outdoor education experiences. We are very grateful for the donors who makes this work possible. #ThankYou #OutdoorEducation
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Happy New Year! Thankful for all of the support, our community partners, and all that we have accomplished. We are excited to continue this work together in the year ahead! ๐ŸŽ‰2๏ธโƒฃ0๏ธโƒฃ2๏ธโƒฃ6๏ธโƒฃ๐ŸŽ† #HappyNewYear #Gratitude #CommunityImpact #Thankful
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As the year comes to a close, so does our Every Student Outside campaign. Your donation by December 31 helps ensure students have access to outdoor education that builds confidence, social skills, and lifelong learning. Give today! ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿ‘ฆ #EveryStudentOutside #ConfidenceBuilding
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As we wrap up our #EveryStudentOutside campaign, weโ€™re reflecting on the stories that show why outdoor learning truly matters. Please consider making a donation to help bring these experiences to more students!๐ŸŒฟ #OutdoorLearning #StudentVoices #SupportEducation #EmpowerStudents
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Celebrating the season with the team that makes our mission possible. Wishing everyone a warm and restful holiday! ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ #HappyHolidays #MissionDriven #BestTeam #HolidaySeason
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Every student deserves the chance to learn outside. Alex shares how outdoor education builds confidence, strengthens social skills, and helps children develop in ways that simply canโ€™t happen in a classroom ๐Ÿ’š Consider making a gift today. youtube.com/shorts/kD54Ng5Wqโ€ฆ

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Ludmila shares how time at Hard Bargain Farm shaped her career path and helped her grow into an environmental steward. Outdoor learning changes lives โ€” and every student deserves these experiences. Watch her story. #EveryStudentOutside #OutdoorLearning #EnvironmentalEducation
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Outdoor learning inspires confidence, curiosity, and connection. Support Every Student Outside. ๐Ÿ’š #GetOutside #LearningInNature #SupportStudents ow.ly/7bmo50XBmTM
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Happy #GratitudeTuesday! Days like this remind us why we do what we do! Thank you for supporting our work, uplifting our mission, and helping us nurture the next generation of environmental stewards. We are deeply grateful for you, today and every day. ๐Ÿ’š
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#HappyThanksgiving from all of us at the Alice Ferguson Foundation! We're grateful for our wonderful community of supporters and the opportunity to explore, protect, and celebrate nature together. ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‚ #Thankful #Grateful #EnvrionmentalEducation #OutdoorLearning #Nature
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Last night was a special one for our overnight group! Fifth graders from Robert Goddard Montessori caught a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis from Hard Bargain Farm. What a cool moment! ๐Ÿคฉ @pgcps #auroraborealis #northernlights #maryland #southernmaryland #princegeorgescounty
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T'was the week before programs begin! Our educators spent the last few days gearing up for the new school year by reviewing curriculum and student learning activities. See you soon students and teachers! #environmentaleducation #outdoorlearning
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Yesterday, our Corporate Champions from @MGMNatlHarbor joined us onsite for a shoreline cleanup and Talkin' Trash discussion. Thanks so much for your continued commitment of supporting our outdoor education programs! #corporatechampion #sponsor #support #environmentaleducation
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Happy first day of school to our friends at @dcpublicschools! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ“š Weโ€™re excited for another year of outdoor adventures together and canโ€™t wait for your overnight visits this fall! #backtoschool #newschoolyear #environmentaleducation #outdoorlearning #overnight #fieldtrips
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