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The trees in the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum will reach peak fall colors this weekend. Come visit the Museum's "Autumn Arts of Nature: Bonsai, Stones, and Mums" exhibit and see for yourself! This exhibit celebrates the autumn season with traditional Asian arts of nature in peak colors and forms. See red maples, yellow ginkgo, and fruited trees in the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum's permanent collection pavilions. The Special Exhibits Wing will feature formal displays with select trees during their peak fall colors interspersed with chrysanthemum stones from China, Japan, and California. Festive mums — cultivated and trained to display large blooms — decorate the upper courtyard in the Museum. This exhibit is ongoing through November 17th, except on November 11th for Veteran's Day. . . . @usdagov #bonsai #nationalbonsaimuseum #penjing #nationalbonsaiandpenjingmuseum #fall #fallleaves #fallcolors #fallfoliage #dc #dmv #freemuseum #horticulture #arboretum

Change of date! The celebratory opening of "The Men Who Made the Arboretum" exhibit at the National Arboretum has been postponed until Saturday, December 7th at 11 AM (originally scheduled for Nov. 9th). But you don't have to wait to start learning about this incredible history! In a recent "Digging In" virtual lecture, Arboretum Interpretive Specialist Julia da Silva recounted her journey to uncover and understand the history of Civilian Conservation Corps Co. 1360 at the Arboretum. The local, young Black men who comprised this company transformed a patchwork of farms into a landscape worthy of housing the National Arboretum. See the link in bio to watch the recorded lecture for yourself and start learning about Co. 1360's legacy. . . . 📸 Courtesy of U.S. National Arboretum @usdagov #nationalarboretum #nationalarboretumdc #usnationalarboretum #dc #dchistory #dcevent #dmv #ccc #civilianconservationcorps #blackhistory #arboretum #horticulture #history

FONA's Fall 5K is this weekend — just in time for the Arboretum's stunning fall colors! There's still time to register if you'd like to run or walk the race on Sunday, November 10th at 8:30 AM. A limited number of race t-shirts are also still available to new registrants (scroll to see design). Free registration is still available for a limited number of veterans, thanks to support from @neefusa_org. Discounted registration is also available for active duty military members, reserve personnel, and FONA members (email info@fona.org). The Fall 5K course will take you past dawn redwoods, maples, and other trees ablaze with color. All roads are closed to cars during the race so you can safely enjoy the event. Strollers and dogs are welcome, and kids under 13 years old race for free (registration is required). We'll even have a professional photographer taking photos along the course, which will be shared with all participants for free. Huge thank you to @abbottklar for sponsoring the race. Link in bio to register today. . . . 📸 Beth Haubach #dc #rundc #dcevents #nationalarboretum #nationalarboretumdc #usnationalarboretum #capitolcolumns #5k #5krun #fall #veteran #veterans #militarydiscount #military #dcveterans #activeduty #reserves #usmilitary #fall5k #veteransday

Find some peace and quiet this week by getting a little lost in nature at the National Arboretum. 451 acres of gardens, collections, and green space are here for you to explore. The Arboretum is free and open to everyone. The grounds are open from 8 AM to 5 PM every day except for December 25th, and parking is free. . . . #nationalarboretum #nationalarboretumdc #usnationalarboretum #nature #naturetherapy #greenspace #dc #dmv #dcnature #mentalhealth #arboretum