FONA Field Notes

Looking out the window of Arbor House, I can see the magic of the afternoon: hundreds of you have come to enjoy quiet moments in the open meadow as well…

Experience the calming power of nature at FONA’s evening yoga class on July 8th from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.

Join us for a calming forest bathing walk at the National Arboretum this Father’s Day (June 21st) from 9 AM to 11 AM.

Unleash your inner creativity at FONA’s Art in Nature workshop on Wednesday, June 17th from 6 PM to 7:30 PM at the National Arboretum. 

FONA has a great lineup for summer this year: after we kickoff with a go-go concert on June 5th, summer evening hours will allow our community to enjoy the long…

FONA is thrilled to host summer evening hours once again! Starting on Monday, June 8th, the National Arboretum will stay open until 8 PM every weekday through Friday, August 28th.

Many magnolias are native to the United States, but none are as beloved as the southern magnolia. It is the state tree of Mississippi and the state flower of Louisiana,…

We are deeply saddened to share news of the passing of Bobbie Alexander, former Executive Director of the National Bonsai Foundation (NBF). For years, Bobbie worked tirelessly as a champion…

Get in the groove at our first Music in the Meadow concert of the year! On Friday, June 5th at 7 PM, soak up the sounds of live R&B and go-go…

Experience the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum like never before. Join FONA’s Board of Directors on Friday, May 29th for an evening of horticultural wonder, delicious food and drinks, and…