Posts by Anne McGarvey

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…
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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…
herb garden circle garden

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…
bonsai sitting on pedestals in the national bonsai and penjing museum

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…
succulent plant growing outside the visitor center

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…
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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…

Fall Event Guide

Fall is just around the corner! Here at FONA, we are hosting many new and fan-favorite events this fall for you to connect with the National Arboretum and each other.…
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What to Plant Now for Fall/Winter

Emilia’s Garden Tips: What to Plant Now for Fall/Winter Summer comes to an end and the new school year is starting. Here are some suggestions on what to plant this…
Emilia planting seedlings in the Washington Youth Garden

Take Your Class on a Tree-sure Hunt

Take Your Class on a Tree-sure Hunt As the school year gets going and we transition from summer into fall, there are many outdoor activities you can do with your…
leaf collage from a tree-sure hunt
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