Summer Event Guide
Celebrate summer with us at the National Arboretum! We’re collaborating with lots of local partners to host exciting activities and events, including…
Posts by Anne McGarvey
Branching Out
DC9 was officially named over Memorial Day weekend! The American Eagle Foundation held a poll with various name options, and the winning name was Takoda. This name means “friend for all” in…
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.…
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.
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
