Locavore In Training

Last night was the second session of the Local Food Forum at the Accokeek Foundation. This time, the traffic gods smiled upon me and cut about 45 minutes off my trip to get there. (A nice gift for my last day!) This resulted in a very happy Heather because I finally had time to wander! The minute I stepped out of the car, it was like someone hit the mute button. It was amazingly quiet, so peaceful.

As a started to walk around, movement caught my eye. Turns out... more sheep! Yay.

This led me to wander straight into the center of their recreated colonial farm. It looked completed deserted, not even any animals around. (Although I could hear the "gobble-gobble" of turkeys close by.) Then this guy (or girl?) popped out. So cute.

Cute isn't exactly the word I was use for these guys... Massive, massive animals.

I hit a locked gate in the middle of the farm, so I turned back and took the long way around. Although there were people fishing on the pier close by, otherwise it seemed to just be me and the animals. I had to keep telling myself that although the fences looked old and small, they were most likely very secure. I didn't want to be on the wrong side of this guy. He was quite vocal too.

This lovely lady was resting after a long day...

When I finally decided to head back to the Education Center, I got to watch two male cardinals competing for the attention of a female.

The Foundation is an amazing place, I want to move in!

The visitor's center was closed, so at least one aspect of the Foundation still alludes me...

More later on the events of Local Food Forum itself!