FONA Field Notes

The Garden Fair & Plant Sale has been one of FONA’s longest-held traditions. FONA hosted the first Garden Fair in 1989, promising “several thousand azaleas in small and inexpensive sizes,…

Discover the remarkable beauty and history of the National Arboretum’s flowering cherry trees this spring. The Arboretum maintains one of the most scientifically significant flowering cherry collections in the United…

Get ready for a brand new way to explore the Arboretum this spring: FONA’s Hop-on Shuttle! On April 4, April 11, April 18, and May 2 from 10 AM to 4…

Have you ever experienced the healing power of trees? Find calm under the canopy at our Spring Equinox Forest Bathing session on Sunday, March 22nd from 10 AM to 12 PM. Forest bathing,…

Spring is just around the corner! We are excited to share our Spring Event Guide with you. While not all of the registrations for the events listed below are open yet, we…

Read on for a spotlight on three crops that have become sources of nourishment, hope, and resilience in the Black diaspora.

Get a head start on your spring garden at FONA’s Native Plant Sale on Saturday, March 28th from 8 AM to 1 PM at the National Arboretum.

Planning a romantic getaway this weekend? The National Arboretum was featured in Secret DC’s Top Romantic Places in Washington, D.C. that are perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Learn about the diversity of birds at the National Arboretum at our Documenting Birds and Biodiversity Workshop led by the DC Bird Alliance! Gain wildlife photography tips while learning how…

Registration for the U.S. National Arboretum’s 39th Annual Lahr Native Plant Symposium is now open! Join us on Saturday, March 28th from 9 AM to 4 PM at the National Arboretum for a…