Each year, there are less than 200 registered Hog Island sheep in the U.S. These beloved animals are listed as a "Critical" breed, endangered of being lost forever.
This Giving Tuesday, help us to save the sheep! Giving Tuesday is a one day social giving campaign to help raise awareness for non-profits like us who are doing important work in your community. Through its Heritage Breed Livestock Conservancy initiative, the Accokeek Foundation works to elevate the status of heritage breeds like the Hog Island sheep from critical to recovering by breeding, raising, and selling new lambs each year. Show your support for preserving heritage breeds on Tuesday, December 1. Together we can save the sheep, one lamb at a time.
Here's how you can help:
Make an online contribution through Southern Maryland Gives to help us reach our fundraising goal of $1,000.
Raise awareness by taking a Sheep Selfie and create a post on social media with a message about why you choose to
#SavetheSheep with an
#UNselfie on #GivingTuesday.
Volunteer with the heritage breed livestock and textiles program.
Share Sheep #UNselfies for #GivingTuesday
Headquartered in Piscataway Park, the Accokeek Foundation connects people to the land through interpretation, education, and stewardship. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Tax ID #52-6037288.
