FFN 2025

The Dog Days of Summer are almost upon us — but we’re not just talking about how hot and humid it is outside. During the month of August, FONA will honor…

Last week, members of the Perennial Garden Club presented FONA’s Allie Arnold with the Garden Club of America’s Elizabeth Abernathy Hull Award. This award recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals across the country who…

We’re excited to now offer yoga and sound bathing events as part of FONA’s summer evening offerings at the National Arboretum. Yoga classes will be held from 6:30 PM to…

Our Green Ambassador Program (GAP) began this week! FONA is excited to welcome nine new and three returning interns to this summer’s program. The Green Ambassadors will spend the next…

Dr. Margaret Pooler, Research Leader of the U.S. National Arboretum’s Floral and Nursery Plants Research Unit (FNPRU), retired last month after over 30 years of service to the National Arboretum.…

Within its 451 acres of gardens and collections, the National Arboretum has nine miles of paved roads that are perfect for biking. But can you bike to the Arboretum from other…

This Friday’s summer evening hours (June 6th) are sponsored by an anonymous donor in honor of the U.S. National Arboretum staff. This sponsor wants to share their gratitude for all…

Today’s edition of FONA Field Notes is a special one with big news, so I felt it important that you hear directly from me. I also have a special request to make…

We have some BIG news to share with you next week. This summer, FONA is making something huge happen at the U.S. National Arboretum. We plan to unveil it in next…

Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies, these insects will soon light up the backyards, meadows, and woods of the Mid-Atlantic. They appear in late May through September, depending…