Our 2020 Impact
In 2020, FONA shifted its focus to grow and donate fresh produce, coordinate safe outdoor activities, and offer multi-sensory programming to support students, families, and teachers.
Posts by Susan Chapin
Holly-Days
The U.S. National Arboretum has one of the largest and oldest assemblages of cultivars of American holly (Ilex opaca) you’ll find anywhere today.
Evergreens
The Gotelli Conifer Collection in the Arboretum’s northeast corner is one of the world’s largest collections of dwarf conifers.Before you visit this collection and enjoy its evergreen splendor, learn how Arboretum scientists are using these…
Winter Gems
We’re extremely honored Washington Youth Garden was recognized as one of Washingtonian Magazine’s “20 Worthy Local Charities That Would Put Your Donation to Good Use.”
Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, we are raising money to build new raised beds in our Demonstration Garden at the Arboretum. This Giving Tuesday, we are raising money to build new raised…
Giving Thanks
Happy Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day! We acknowledge the Nacotchtank tribe …
Transforming Gardens
Last week, the U.S. Commission on Fine Arts approved a new design for the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum at the National Arboretum.
