Posts by Anne McGarvey

Illuminating the Ilex

Illuminating the ‘Ilex’By Bridget DeSimonePublished January 22, 2025The U.S. National Arboretum’s Holly Collection is a nationally and internationally recognized research and display holly collection. Designated a National Holly Arboretum by…
Holly variety Ilex "Nellie R. Stevens"

Arboretum Additions

The National Arboretum has recently welcomed several new members to their team. At FONA, we are excited to see the Arboretum’s team grow, and look forward to working with our…
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New Year’s Resolutions

Thank you for your support in 2024, and for helping us end the year strong! We are especially grateful to the anonymous, dedicated friends who provided a $50,000 matching fund at…
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Reflections

As we prepare to step into the new year, we want to take a moment to reflect on some major accomplishments for FONA in 2024: We hosted 1,800 students on…
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Happy Holidays & Happy New Year from FONA

Happy holidays and happy new year from everyone at Friends of the National Arboretum! Thank you for being a part of our community and for making the National Arboretum such a…
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Looking Ahead to 2025

As 2024 comes to a close, we are already planning how we can connect people to science, nature, and well-being at the National Arboretum in 2025. Mark your calendar now for…
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How a Blooming Career Took Root

What would happen if half of the plant species we have today disappeared? Dr. Margaret Pooler, Research Leader of the National Arboretum’s Floral and Nursery Research Unit, has dedicated her…
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How a Blooming Career Took Root: Dr. Margaret Pooler

How a Blooming Career Took Root: Dr. Margaret PoolerBy Bridget DeSimonePublished December 11, 2024Dr. Margaret Pooler, who serves as Research Leader of the U.S. National Arboretum’s Floral and Nursery Plants…
Dr. Margaret Pooler surrounded by cherry blossoms. Photo by Alan Whittemore, courtesy of the U.S. National Arboretum

Christmas Tree Sale this Weekend

Our sincerest gratitude goes out to everyone who donated to FONA during Giving Tuesday. With contributions ranging from $5 to $2,500, each of these generous donations will help FONA connect people…
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What We’re Thankful For

At FONA, we’re thankful for a lot this year. We’re grateful for our federal colleagues and their work at the U.S. National Arboretum. They conserve plants for future generations by maintaining…
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