|
Alice Ferguson
Foundation
|
The Alice Ferguson Foundation's
mission is to provide experiences that encourage
connections between people, the natural
environment, farming and the cultural heritage of
the Potomac River Watershed, which lead to
personal environmental responsibility. |
|
Charles
County Maryland
Genealogical
Society
|
Available at
River Artsfest to show CD about the society and
its work, and to discuss the same with interested
citizens |
| Conservancy
for Charles County
|
The
Conservancy for Charles County is the only
nonprofit land trust dedicated exclusively to the
preservation of special landscapes in Charles
County, Maryland. Conservancy members work to save
open space, farmland, forests, wetlands, natural
habitats, and historic assets. |
| Dr.
Samuel A. Mudd Society, Inc. |
The Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Society is
dedicated to the preservation and interpretation
of the historic Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Home (museum). The
Society encourages research into the role that
this historic site played at the time of the
assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. |
| Humane
Society of Charles County
|
The Humane Society of Charles County
promotes the humane treatment of animals and fosters
a respect for all life, both animal and human through educational programs.
The organization plans to bring some live animals
to River Artsfest! |
| Mattawoman
Watershed Society |
Of the many tributaries to the
Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, Mattawoman Creek is
the healthiest. Mattawoman Watershed Society
is an alliance of citizens dedicated to preserving
the health of Mattawoman Creek so that present and
future generations can continue to enjoy it and
benefit from its ecological services. |
| Port
Tobacco River Conservancy |
Members of the Port Tobacco River
Conservancy are dedicated to cleaning & protecting the Port Tobacco River and its watershed. |
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Southern
Maryland Astronomical Society
|
The Southern Maryland Astronomical
Society (SMAS) will offer a free STAR PARTY during
River Artsfest. Visitors will be able to use
a variety of special astronomical equipment to
safely observe sunspots and solar prominences as
well as the moon. Additionally, vistors can
meet the astronomers of SMAS, ask about equipment
they already own and pick up FREE handouts on how
to get started in BACKYARD ASTRONOMY! |
| Southern
Maryland Audubon Society |
The Southern Maryland Audubon
Society is the largest group in Southern Maryland
working to preserve habitat, to protect natural resources, and to improve quality of
life. The organization plans to have nature books and accessories
available to sell at River Artsfest! |
