Alice Ferguson Foundation

Hard Bargain Farm Education:Hard Bargain Farm Environmental Center's Education Program for K-12 students is designed to promote understanding and stewardship of the natural resources of the Potomac River watershed incorporating sustainable agricultural practices. Courses at Hard Bargain Farm immerse students in various field studies involving Next Generation Science standards and innovative hands-on activities, field investigations and interaction with farm animals. This program incorporates our Trash Free Potomac and Trash Free Schools programs giving students and community members opportunities and education focused on litter reduction and impact on communities. A major focus is our annual Potomac Watershed Cleanup and Stewardship event.

Farm and Facilities/ Capital Projects:In 2022, the final phase of the Potomac Watershed Study Center completes our "Living Community" sustainable building infrastructure with the addition of a pavilion to support our outdoor educational programs including ADA accessibility with compliant ramps, walkways and a bus loop.

Bridging the Watershed: Bridging the Watershed is an outreach program of the Alice Ferguson Foundation, in partnership with the National Park Service and area school systems serving students and teachers in National Parks throughout the Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland region. The purpose is to provide meaningful watershed educational experiences that connect students to their place in the natural world. This is accomplished by standards-based curriculum and field studies for students, teachers, and park rangers training.

Fiscal Sponsorship: Grant of net assets to Hard Bargain Players.