No Place Like Home

Living in Accokeek, MD is like no other place I’ve lived. It is quaint, historic, preserved (The Moyaone Reserve), and even it’s rocky roads are naturally beautiful. Let me not forget about its residents, they are creative and appreciate nature.

At a time when keeping away six feet apart from others (social distancing), our neighborhood provides a sense of safety. Our walks or strolls may seem monotonous, however, the beauty of nature is always changing and the creativity from our neighbors keep my almost-four-year-old excited to go out and about.

While some days you’ll see a neighbor walking their horse and other days you’ll hear a rooster crow from next door, life in The Moyaone is for many a dream come true. It is spacious, quiet, the stars shine bright at night, however, this environment is not everybody’s cup of tea.

As a bronxite, New Yorker, I am slowly but surely adjusting to my home away from home. We hope our son learns to appreciate nature as much as we do now as adults.

Here are a few ways you can teach your children to appreciate nature or as some may say, God’s gift to us.
*Encourage children to play outdoors
*Dig and plant seeds or trees
*Take walks in your neighborhood
*Observe surroundings, wildlife, sounds
*Participate in Earth Day and Wild Life Appreciation days.

While not all of us have the luxury to drive to our neighborhood during these times, I invite you to add Accokeek on your list of places to visit. While in the area make sure you add the following:

• Accokeek Foundation
• Alice Ferguson Foundation-Hard Bargain Farm

Here are a few stories to check out before your visit. Enjoy!

• If you need some fresh air, be sensible and safe: These five spots have plenty of natural beauty and elbow room
• Sinatra Would Love This Maryland Neighborhood. But It Has Lots to Tell Us About Suburban Innovation.
  Moyaone Reserve is an architectural time machine.