FONA Field Notes

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.

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!

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…

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…