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,…
Posts by Anne McGarvey
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…
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…
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…
Garden Fair & Plant Sale Guide
FONA’s annual Garden Fair & Plant Sale returns Saturday, April 30th! We’ll keep sharing important event details in the coming weeks, like plant lists, so keep your eyes peeled on…
Crape Myrtle Bark Scale in the DMV
Crape Myrtle Bark Scale in the DMV Written by: Vira Sisolak, UDC Master Gardener & Mary Blakeslee, FONA Member A new scale pest of crape myrtle called Acanthococcus lagerstroemiae (Common…
Awakening Gardens
Garden field trips are back! We’re excited to welcome students and teachers back into Washington Youth Garden this spring for the first time in two years. Our SPROUT field trips…
Field Trip Registration Open
On-site SPROUT field trips are returning in 2022! We are so excited to once again invite educators and students from across D.C. to our one-acre demonstration garden at the National Arboretum for exciting and interactive garden-based experiences.
