Guide to Volunteering with FONA
There are many ways to volunteer with FONA throughout the year and support our work at the National Arboretum. There’s something for everyone, from gardening, to event support, to environmental…
Posts by Anne McGarvey
Spring Blooms are Here!
The National Arboretum’s cherry blossoms and magnolia flowers are putting on a beautiful spring show across the grounds. The Arboretum is home to a high diversity of flowering cherry trees…
Spring Event Guide
Enjoy spring at the National Arboretum! We’re collaborating with lots of local partners to host exciting activities and events this season, including…
Delayed Value of Plant Introductions
Dr. Richard T. Olsen, Director of the U.S. National Arboretum, shares the delayed value of plant introductions to American gardens.
A Deeper Dive into History
Earlier this month, we highlighted the role Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Company 1360 had in building the National Arboretum’s infrastructure. This company was an all-Black unit stationed at the National Arboretum…
Taking Home Gold
We are thrilled to announce that FONA’s Washington Youth Garden 50th Anniversary short film just received a Gold Anthem Award in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Community Space category. As part…
New Eagle Nest at the Arboretum
FONA’s 2022 Annual Report is here! 2022 brought back many of FONA’s fan-favorite events and programs, including the Garden Fair & Plant Sale, field trips in Washington Youth Garden, and Dinner…
Winter Resources
How are you celebrating Black History Month this year? Maybe you will share about remarkable Black innovators and creators throughout history with your students. Have you heard about George Crum? Christin…
Black Legacies at the Arboretum
The National Arboretum would likely not look as it does today without the work of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Company 1360, an all African American unit. This company was stationed…
Tips on Pruning Fruit Trees
Emilia’s Garden Tips: Pruning Fruit Trees Step 1: Remove Unwanted Growth Remove any dead, diseased and broken branches. Good plant hygiene best practice to prevent diseases spreading further and killing…
