Tree Time
Did you know that, despite the pandemic, FONA hosted 12 weddings last year? We have already booked many more than that for 2021 — but there are still some dates left!Our…
FONA Field Notes
Winter Growth
Thank you to everyone who supported FONA in 2020. Whether you became a member for the first time, attended a forest bathing walk, or donated to our David Fairchild Society, your…
Fresh Start to a New Year
Happy new year from our FONA family to yours! May you find peace and joy in nature in 2021 and beyond. We are grateful for your support, especially during this…
Our 2020 Impact
In 2020, FONA shifted its focus to grow and donate fresh produce, coordinate safe outdoor activities, and offer multi-sensory programming to support students, families, and teachers.
Holly-Days
The U.S. National Arboretum has one of the largest and oldest assemblages of cultivars of American holly (Ilex opaca) you’ll find anywhere today.
Evergreens
The Gotelli Conifer Collection in the Arboretum’s northeast corner is one of the world’s largest collections of dwarf conifers.Before you visit this collection and enjoy its evergreen splendor, learn how Arboretum scientists are using these…
Winter Gems
We’re extremely honored Washington Youth Garden was recognized as one of Washingtonian Magazine’s “20 Worthy Local Charities That Would Put Your Donation to Good Use.”
Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, we are raising money to build new raised beds in our Demonstration Garden at the Arboretum. This Giving Tuesday, we are raising money to build new raised…
Giving Thanks
Happy Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day! We acknowledge the Nacotchtank tribe …
Transforming Gardens
Last week, the U.S. Commission on Fine Arts approved a new design for the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum at the National Arboretum.
