Fall Event Guide
Fall is in the air as the weather cools and the days get shorter. Soon, the U.S. National Arboretum’s trees will brim with bright autumn colors and animals will migrate…
Posts by Anne McGarvey
In Good Company
This past weekend at the National Arboretum was filled with garden connections and groovy jams. At our Fall into School Gardening event in the Washington Youth Garden, dozens of D.C.…
Celebrating Herbs & Honoring Interns
The National Arboretum has resumed normal operating hours now that summer evening hours are over. The grounds are open daily from 8 AM to 5 PM, with last admittance at…
Head Hound
And the winner of our Dog of the Year photo contest is…. Miles Morales! Congratulations! As the first place winner, Miles Morales and his owner win a custom photography session and $700…
The Name of the Wind
FONA’s Dinner Under the Stars is unlike any other event at the National Arboretum. Full of connection and impact, this event is an unparalleled opportunity to show your support for the Arboretum while…
Dog Days Are Here!
Voting is now open for our Dog of the Year photo contest! Over the next two weeks, 32 dogs will vie for top dog of the Arboretum. Voting is open to…
Make the Most of Evening Hours
With less than one month left to enjoy summer evening hours at the National Arboretum, we want to help you soak up as much of this special experience as possible.…
Rock ‘n Roll in the Herb Garden
Nominations are now open for FONA’s Dog of the Year photo contest! You must be a FONA member in order to nominate your dog for top tail on the Arboretum trails. Already a…
National Herb Garden “Rock” Garden: A Musical Twist on Botanical Splendor
The National Herb Garden “Rock” Garden: A Musical Twist on Botanical SplendorBy Bridget DeSimonePublished July 30, 2025Step into the National Herb Garden this summer and you’ll find an innovative homage…
Fabulous Friday Fun
Don’t miss our Music in the Meadow concert this Friday, July 25th! Buck Forty Nine, a local band with Americana vibes, will play music in the Ellipse Meadow just below the…
