Appreciation & Program Pivots
The National Arboretum remains closed due to the lapse in federal funding. FONA is doing what we can to support the Arboretum, our program partners, and our community. Our SPROUT…
FONA Field Notes
Government Shutdown & Nature Connections
The U.S. National Arboretum is currently closed due to the lapse in federal government funding, and will reopen once Congress restores funding. The National Arboretum is a horticultural research facility administered…
Fall Vibes & Big Smiles
In early September, FONA hosted our 29th annual Dinner Under the Stars at the National Arboretum. We were honored to have Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Stephen Alexander Vaden, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Representative…
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…
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.…
