Accokeek Foundation

05/21/2026

(Re)introducing our buildings!

The Accokeek Foundation cares for several unique historic structures at Piscataway Park.

These buildings allow us to tell the stories of this land and the people who have lived and worked on it for generations. As our programming has evolved, so has our interpretation of these buildings.

In honor of National Preservation Month, we’re spotlighting our partnership with funders like the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority to restore and maintain these important parts of Southern Maryland heritage.

Read all about the history and significance of Laurel Branch and the Out-Kitchen here: https://www.accokeek.org/post/meet-our-buildings-laurel-branch-the-out-kitchen

05/12/2026

We're for a Development & Communications Coordinator!

This is a great opportunity for professionals looking to grow their storytelling, donor engagement, and community impact skills in the nonprofit space.

Visit https://www.accokeek.org/careers to learn more and apply by Friday, May 15th for priority consideration!

05/05/2026

Thank you to Chris, Nick, and Bearyland from Maryland Tourism Coalition for stopping at Piscataway Park during their Maryland In A Day trip!

05/01/2026

This Earth Month was a wonderful one with our volunteers! From the beginning til the end of April, they were doing honorable & healing work removing debris from the Potomac shoreline.

We are grateful for the community support and participation to care for places like Piscataway Park, so thank you Potomac Appalachian Trail Club - PATC, Tanger Outlets, Prince George's County Office of Community Relations, and each of our individual volunteers for being a part of our community!

And thank you to the “unseen ones” of our community who pick up litter during your leisure time at the park ❤️

While Earth Month has come to a close, this isn’t the last time we’ll be hitting the shoreline. Our next clean-up will be May 24, 10:00AM – 11:30AM. Sign up here: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/ #/shift-selection?k=njcr5ytl2frkg8

See you then!

04/30/2026

When passionate people come together in service of place, preservation, and future generations, meaningful impact is possible.

We were honored to stand alongside the National Park Foundation and nonprofit partners from across the country yesterday as we met with congressional leaders to advocate for critical funding for our national parks.

Special thanks to Senator Chris Van Hollen for his commitment to protecting our public lands, and to the dedicated staff who shared their time to discuss the urgent funding needs facing parks and communities nationwide.

04/22/2026

How will you be celebrating this year?

Join us this weekend in Piscataway Park for three different ways to honor the planet.

On Saturday morning, Patuxent Riverkeeper Fred Tutman will be speaking at the Justice in Place workshop (10 a -12:30 p).

Saturday afternoon, from 12-3 pm, "Planetarium" Patty Seaton and the Maryland National Heritage Area are joining us for an Earth Day Open House. Enjoy earth friendly games and activities at the Visitor Center.

On Sunday, pitch in and pick up during a Potomac River Shoreline Cleanup.

Find out more about all of these events on accokeek.org!

The Patuxent River is a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay and the largest and longest river entirely within Maryland. Its 900-square-mile watershed is also the largest completely within the state, extending into seven counties. The river lies between the Patapsco River to the northeast, which passes t...

04/20/2026

From volunteers to visitors, it takes a community to care for places like Piscataway Park. We’re proud to be part of it. We’re proud to be with the National Park Foundation.

04/16/2026

Volunteers needed!

The Accokeek Foundation is looking for one or two dedicated volunteers to join the Visitor Center team. Visitor Center volunteers greet visitors and work in the park's gift shop Wednesday-Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm.

We are especially in need of volunteers available 1-2 weekend days each month.

Contact Casey Harlow ([email protected]) for more information about volunteering.

04/05/2026

🚩Park Alert. Piscataway Park gates will be closed today, April 5 for Easter Sunday. Gates will re-open at their normal time, 7 am, on Monday morning.

In the meantime, please enjoy this throwback of Nigel the sheep when he was a wee baby lamb. Nigel turned 11(!!) this year, and he hopes you come visit him later this spring.