Posts by Anne McGarvey

Cocktails Among the Bonsai

Want to shop early at FONA’s annual Garden Fair & Plant Sale on Saturday, April 26th? Become a FONA member to get access to members-only hours (9 AM to 11 AM) in the…
visitors sitting in the ellipse meadow, with a cherry tree blooming and the capitol columns in the background

Spring Sales & Traffic Plans

The National Arboretum is implementing a temporary traffic plan beginning today, March 26th through mid-May. This plan impacts traffic flow and parking throughout the grounds. It creates one-way traffic flow on select roads, establishes…
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Go Beyond the Tidal Basin

Spring is almost here, and flowers are starting to bloom all across the National Arboretum. From magnolias to early-blooming flowering cherry trees, the Arboretum is coming alive with color.
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Spring Event Guide

Spring has sprung at the U.S. National Arboretum and we are excited to see you while the grounds are bursting with color and life! Here’s our full lineup of spring…
cherry blossoms with the capitol columns in the distance

Seeds of Black History

For centuries, African Americans have sown seeds that have profoundly shaped the American food system. The legacies of Black agricultural pioneers impact how we grow, procure, and cook our food…
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Standing With the National Arboretum

Friends of the National Arboretum stands with, and stands for, the U.S. National Arboretum. We are committed to supporting the National Arboretum and to being the best private partner possible for…
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Magnolias & Museum Makeover

FONA has graciously supported an important infrastructure project at the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum. The front entrance garden of the Museum is getting a complete makeover. In partnership with the Director of…
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Preparing for Spring

Wondering when to start preparing your garden for the spring? Not sure how to do it? Learn how to jumpstart your school garden for spring growing from Farmer Emilia. Need more…
garden bed in winter covered in snow

Sendoff for Susan

Susan Chapin, Director of Community Events, retired at the end of 2024 after nine years of working at FONA. When Susan joined the team in 2016, she oversaw FONA’s operations…
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Program Update: Winter Cohort Celebration

Program Update: Winter Cohort Celebration We’re at the halfway point for our ‘24-’25 Educator Coaching Program Cohort!  We celebrated the fall season with our school teams right before winter break.…
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