Posts by Anne McGarvey

2 days ago

Exploring Our Green Community – Anacostia Volunteer Adventure

Exploring Our Green Community – Anacostia Volunteer Adventure Students will explore the concept of community stewardship by investigating the outdoor volunteer organizations listed on the Anacostia Volunteer Outdoor Adventure Trail…

2 days ago

Fall is for preparation

Mariyah’s Garden Tips: Fall is For Preparation Fall is for preparation! Here are three ways to prepare your garden for a successful growing season. Plant Cover Crops to Support Soil…

1 week ago

Christmas Tree Sale Starts Friday

Funding has grown uncertain for nonprofits everywhere, and FONA is no exception. Grants in particular have become highly competitive and unpredictable. FONA’s education programs rely on this funding source in order…

2 weeks ago

Give students a voice!

Give Students a Voice! Fifth graders design a more safe and fun playground space Written by Sabina MalkaniThe Fifth Grade Legacy project was born out of an idea that started…

2 weeks ago

Tatsoi Tales

The National Arboretum is open to the public once more. Come take a walk — there is a lot to explore during late autumn! Little pops of color are beginning to…

3 weeks ago

Winter is in the Air

Get in the holiday spirit at the National Arboretum this year. FONA is thrilled to host two special events this holiday season to connect you with plants, nature, and community…

1 month ago

Community Connections at the Arboretum & Beyond

Have you heard the exciting news? FONA will host the Fall 5K at the National Arboretum this Sunday, November 9th! FONA has been given a very special opportunity by the U.S. Department…

1 month ago

Tasty Turnips

Many fruits and vegetables with rich cultural connections to our D.C. community grow in the Washington Youth Garden. The hakurei turnip is one such vegetable growing in the garden right now. The hakurei…

2 months ago

Taking a Moment to Remember

It is with heavy hearts that we share news of Scott Aker’s passing on October 13, 2025. Scott joined the National Arboretum’s team in 1992, and spent 30 years sharing…

2 months ago

Decades of Dedication

When Harold Belcher was a teenager growing up in Cheverly, Maryland in the 1960s, the U.S. National Arboretum became his haven. “I would ride my bike all over and wander…