Enduring Legacy of CCC Co. 1360
Julia da Silva, Interpretive Specialist at the U.S. National Arboretum, recounts her journey to uncover and understand the history of Civilian Conservation Corps Co. 1360 at the Arboretum.
Posts by Anne McGarvey
Fall Foliage & Full Moons
Autumn puts the National Arboretum’s ecological diversity on full display. The Arboretum is home to a huge diversity of trees and plants collected from around the world or hybridized for…
Member Perks & Fall Colors
Want the chance to register early for Full Moon Hikes, garden tours, and more? As a special member perk, FONA members get early access to registration for some of our…
Food for Thought
Whether you’re an avid foodie or someone curious to try new things, check out the two food-forward festivities happening at the National Arboretum this weekend. On Saturday, October 12th, stop by…
Connecting People to Public Lands
Last weekend, FONA hosted a National Public Lands Day (NPLD) celebration for the first time ever at the National Arboretum. This event was held in partnership with the National Environmental Education…
Making Science Accessible
Big stars lit up the night during last week’s 28th annual Dinner Under the Stars. We were honored to have Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), and Representative…
Veteran Nature Connections
Veterans and active duty service members are an important part of our FONA and DMV communities. Thanks to support from the National Environmental Education Foundation, FONA is offering an array of…
Ending on a High Note
We couldn’t have asked for a better conclusion to our 2024 Music in the Meadow concert series. Gorgeous weather complemented Rochelle Rice’s beautiful music during Friday night’s concert. The Ellipse Meadow was…
Stumpy’s Legacy Lives On
Grab your ticket for our last Music in the Meadow concert of the year this Friday, September 6th! Enjoy a gorgeous evening in the Ellipse Meadow as you listen to Rochelle Rice’s beautiful blend…
Late Summer Updates & Resources
Join us on Saturday, September 14th at 11:00 AM (current Educator Coaching Program school teams at 10AM) for our 4th annual Fall into School Gardening event where you can learn how to plant a fall and…
