FONA Field Notes

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…

Winter in nature offers us a glimpse into what’s normally hidden, inviting us to look closer. It’s a time for taking in the details — the peeling bark of a…

In honor of Dr. King’s legacy, spend some time volunteering this MLK Jr. Day weekend. Many of our local environmental partners are hosting volunteer events for this day of service.…

Thank you so very much to everyone who supported FONA in 2025. As a member-driven organization, our supporters are at the heart of FONA’s work. Volunteers who donate their time are…

As 2025 winds to a close, we are filled with gratitude for all that we have been able to achieve this past year. FONA welcomed visitors onto the National Arboretum…

After a rigorous and competitive search, we are thrilled to announce that Jeanne Braha has been selected as FONA’s new Executive Director. She will step into her new role on January…

FONA is thrilled to announce a new collaboration in the Anacostia Watershed: the Anacostia River Outdoor Volunteer Adventure Trail. Led by FONA, twelve local environmental organizations have come together to…

Friends of the National Arboretum is honored to carry forward the legacy of the National Bonsai Foundation (NBF), which will conclude its operations at the end of this month after more…

Thank you to everyone who donated to FONA’s Giving Tuesday campaign this week. Every dollar makes a difference in helping FONA’s programs continue to thrive and connect people to nature at…

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…