The Washington Youth Garden at the National Arboretum provides hands-on nutrition, gardening, and environmental education programs to youth and their families in DC. Check out their brand new website!
2009 Budget Proposal Threatens Arboretum
The president's 2009 budget proposal threatens a $2 million cut to Arboretum garden and educational units.
Mark Your Calender
The Great Arboretum Cookout 2009 will celebrate the great state of Maryland on June 09, 2009
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Come Join us for our Annual Holiday Celebration at the U.S. Botanic Garden
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 from 6:30-8:30 PM
Members of the Friends of the National Arboretum are invited to this unique annual event that presents a delightful kickoff to the holiday season in a truly enchanting setting. Click here for more details.
The FONA Distinguished Lecture Series Presents Rick Darke
“Sustaining the Vision of the New American Garden”
Saturday, November 15, 2008 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
U.S. National Arboretum Auditorium
Fee: $15 general admission, $12 for FONA members
Mr. Darke is the author of many books, including The American Woodland Garden: Capturing the Spirit of the Deciduous Forest and The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes. To register, contact Regina Robinson at 202.245.4521 or visit the Arboretum’s website.
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Once again, the Catalogue for Philanthropy has chosen the Washington Youth Garden, a project of the Friends of the National Arboretum as one of the best charities in the Greater Washington, DC area for 2008-2009. Click here to find out more about this distinction. |
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Spring 2008