Posts by Anne McGarvey

Big Plans on the Horizon

Washington Youth Garden has been in full swing this spring. Our one-acre demonstration garden on the grounds of the National Arboretum has already produced 745 pounds of food this year.…
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Bald Eagles and the Anacostia Watershed

Learn from three local eagle and conservation experts about how the Arboretum’s bald eagles fit into the greater Anacostia ecosystem and DC community.
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Anniversaries & Awards

Just under a month to go until we celebrate Washington Youth Garden’s 50th anniversary with a weekend of fun! Get your tickets today and join us in the garden. Join…
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Celebrate Your Students Blooming

Our summer professional development is the foundation for our school-year Educator Coaching Program. Preference will be given to school teams with strong support from their administration and schools that send…
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Eagles & The Anacostia

Last week, the bald eagle chick known as DC9 was brought down from its nest in the Arboretum’s Azalea Collections for a health check. Scientists collected blood and feather samples,…
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Turtle Crossing

Thank you to everyone who attended our Garden Fair & Plant Sale this past Saturday! We were extremely excited to host this event again after a two-year hiatus, and are…
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Garden Fair This Saturday

Our annual Garden Fair & Plant Sale is finally here! Here are a few important things: 8 AM – 10 AM: Members-only hours for plant sale (there’s still time to…
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Azalea Adventures

Azalea peak bloom is almost here! We’re expecting the National Arboretum’s Azalea Collections to reach peak bloom between April 23rd and April 30th. These collections are home to thousands of azaleas, many…
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Running & Redbuds

The National Arboretum has updated its spring traffic plan to make the grounds more accessible to visitors with physical restrictions. From Monday through Thursday, the east side of the Arboretum…
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As Seen on TV

Dr. Richard T. Olsen, the National Arboretum’s Director, recently spoke with Fox 5 DC about two spring-blooming collections that are particularly significant to the Arboretum’s mission. Take a walk with…
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