SPRING SOIRÉE
Banner photo by Lissa Ryan Photography
OVERVIEW
Join FONA’s Board of Directors for the Spring Soirée on Friday, May 29, 2026 from 6 PM to 9 PM. Enjoy a light buffet and delicious drinks while surrounded by miniature masterpieces of horticultural art in the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum.
This is more than a party — it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. Your attendance helps fund Friends of the National Arboretum’s work bringing the U.S. National Arboretum to life. This open-air event is a wonderful way to connect with friends and neighbors who share a passion for the National Arboretum.
Photo by Josh Peterson
TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS
Purchase an individual ticket for $350. Sponsorships are available starting at $1,200. Email Claire Alrich (calrich@fona.org) to inquire about sponsorship opportunities. Space is limited — please purchase your ticket to reserve your spot today.
Tickets and sponsorships are tax deductible above $75 per person, in accordance with federal tax law. Tax-deductible regrets donations are always appreciated.
Photo by Lissa Ryan Photography
MISSION IN ACTION
The U.S. National Arboretum spans 451 acres in Northeast Washington, D.C. Administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, it serves as a horticultural research facility and a public green space. The Arboretum manages living collections of woody plants and research fields for breeding plants. It also has a seed bank and one of the world’s most comprehensive preserved plant specimen libraries.
The National Arboretum benefits each of us, our community, and the nation through horticultural research and plant conservation.
As the Arboretum’s primary nonprofit partner, Friends of the National Arboretum supports and celebrates the science, beauty, and community impact of the U.S. National Arboretum through education, engagement, and access to nature.
By attending Dinner Under the Stars, you are directly supporting FONA’s work at the U.S. National Arboretum. Your partnership makes it all possible.
