FONA Field Notes

Shop Local at the Garden Fair

We’re excited to introduce you to this year’s Garden Fair vendors and what they will sell in the Vendor Village. These vendors will be open from 9 AM to 4…
Zoomed in shot of dark pink flowering cherry tree blooms

Seasonal Traditions

The Garden Fair & Plant Sale has been one of FONA’s longest-held traditions. FONA hosted the first Garden Fair in 1989, promising “several thousand azaleas in small and inexpensive sizes,…
Yellow buds and flowers on a dark brown branch

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

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
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