LGBTQ Legacies
J.C. Raulston not only founded the arboretum at North Carolina State University that now bears his name, but he was also a highly accomplished gay horticulturist who cultivated a community…
FONA Field Notes
Celebrating Together
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating Washington Youth Garden’s 50th anniversary last week! We are extremely grateful to the hundreds of people attended our celebrations. We honored those…
Horticulture Corner
FONA is thrilled to congratulate Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young on her confirmation as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In this new role,…
Summer Event Guide
Celebrate summer with us at the National Arboretum! We’re collaborating with lots of local partners to host exciting activities and events, including…
Branching Out
DC9 was officially named over Memorial Day weekend! The American Eagle Foundation held a poll with various name options, and the winning name was Takoda. This name means “friend for all” in…
Big Plans on the Horizon
Washington Youth Garden has been in full swing this spring. Our one-acre demonstration garden on the grounds of the National Arboretum has already produced 745 pounds of food this year.…
Anniversaries & Awards
Just under a month to go until we celebrate Washington Youth Garden’s 50th anniversary with a weekend of fun! Get your tickets today and join us in the garden. Join…
Eagles & The Anacostia
Last week, the bald eagle chick known as DC9 was brought down from its nest in the Arboretum’s Azalea Collections for a health check. Scientists collected blood and feather samples,…
Turtle Crossing
Thank you to everyone who attended our Garden Fair & Plant Sale this past Saturday! We were extremely excited to host this event again after a two-year hiatus, and are…
Garden Fair This Saturday
Our annual Garden Fair & Plant Sale is finally here! Here are a few important things: 8 AM – 10 AM: Members-only hours for plant sale (there’s still time to…
