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Native Plant Sale this Saturday!

Discover the remarkable beauty and history of the National Arboretum’s flowering cherry trees this spring. The Arboretum maintains one of the most scientifically significant flowering cherry collections in the United…

Hop on FONA’s Shuttle!

Get ready for a brand new way to explore the Arboretum this spring: FONA’s Hop-on Shuttle! On April 4, April 11, April 18, and May 2 from 10 AM to 4…
Bright pink camellia with dark green leaves covered in raindrops

Tree Therapy

Have you ever experienced the healing power of trees? Find calm under the canopy at our Spring Equinox Forest Bathing session on Sunday, March 22nd from 10 AM to 12 PM. Forest bathing,…
Yellow and red Chinese witch hazel flowers blooming on a branch

Spring Event Guide

Spring is just around the corner! We are excited to share our Spring Event Guide with you. While not all of the registrations for the events listed below are open yet, we…
Small white and pink spring ephemeral flower blooming

Tasting Black History

Read on for a spotlight on three crops that have become sources of nourishment, hope, and resilience in the Black diaspora.
Conifer at the Gotelli Conifer collection in winter

Paperbush & Plant Sales

Get a head start on your spring garden at FONA’s Native Plant Sale on Saturday, March 28th from 8 AM to 1 PM at the National Arboretum.
Holly bush with yellow berries covered in snow

Time to Start Seeds Indoors

If you want to start seeds indoors to get a jumpstart on your spring garden, read tips to get ready now by checking your seed packs, procuring proper seed starting soil, and watering appropriately.
Teacher and staff pose with vegetables in the school garden

Romance Among the Plants

Planning a romantic getaway this weekend? The National Arboretum was featured in Secret DC’s Top Romantic Places in Washington, D.C. that are perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Snowy bench and landscape at U.S. National Arboretum Asian Collections

Let’s Go Birding!

Learn about the diversity of birds at the National Arboretum at our Documenting Birds and Biodiversity Workshop led by the DC Bird Alliance! Gain wildlife photography tips while learning how…
Fruiting woody shrub at the Gotelli Conifer collection in winter

Native Plant Palooza

Registration for the U.S. National Arboretum’s 39th Annual Lahr Native Plant Symposium is now open! Join us on Saturday, March 28th from 9 AM to 4 PM at the National Arboretum for a…
Yellow trout lilies (Erythronium Americanum) at the Fern Valley Native Plant Collection
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