Illuminating the ‘Ilex’
Looking for a bright spot in the winter landscape? The National Arboretum’s Holly Collection dazzles. With about 1,400 individual living plants in the gardens, and over 10,000 preserved specimens in…
Posts by Anne McGarvey
Arboretum Additions
The National Arboretum has recently welcomed several new members to their team. At FONA, we are excited to see the Arboretum’s team grow, and look forward to working with our…
New Year’s Resolutions
Thank you for your support in 2024, and for helping us end the year strong! We are especially grateful to the anonymous, dedicated friends who provided a $50,000 matching fund at…
Reflections
As we prepare to step into the new year, we want to take a moment to reflect on some major accomplishments for FONA in 2024: We hosted 1,800 students on…
Happy Holidays & Happy New Year from FONA
Happy holidays and happy new year from everyone at Friends of the National Arboretum! Thank you for being a part of our community and for making the National Arboretum such a…
Looking Ahead to 2025
As 2024 comes to a close, we are already planning how we can connect people to science, nature, and well-being at the National Arboretum in 2025. Mark your calendar now for…
How a Blooming Career Took Root
What would happen if half of the plant species we have today disappeared? Dr. Margaret Pooler, Research Leader of the National Arboretum’s Floral and Nursery Research Unit, has dedicated her…
How a Blooming Career Took Root: Dr. Margaret Pooler
How a Blooming Career Took Root: Dr. Margaret PoolerBy Bridget DeSimonePublished December 11, 2024Dr. Margaret Pooler, who serves as Research Leader of the U.S. National Arboretum’s Floral and Nursery Plants…
Christmas Tree Sale this Weekend
Our sincerest gratitude goes out to everyone who donated to FONA during Giving Tuesday. With contributions ranging from $5 to $2,500, each of these generous donations will help FONA connect people…
What We’re Thankful For
At FONA, we’re thankful for a lot this year. We’re grateful for our federal colleagues and their work at the U.S. National Arboretum. They conserve plants for future generations by maintaining…
