FONA Field Notes

Find strength in stillness during FONA’s Full Moon Gong Bathing session on Wednesday, July 29th from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

For nearly 100 years, the U.S. National Arboretum has driven breakthroughs in plant breeding, invasive species detection, and nursery production.

Immerse yourself in a New Moon Gong Bathing session on Wednesday, July 15th from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

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,…