FONA Field Notes

Extended evening hours are back! On Friday, May 9th, May 30th, and June 20th the entire Arboretum will stay open to the public until 8 PM. This is free for all to…

Azalea peak bloom is upon us! The National Arboretum’s Azalea Collections are a sight to behold this time of year. Peak bloom is expected to continue from now through the next week or two.

Spring is strutting its stuff at the National Arboretum! Lilacs and dogwood trees are starting to bloom, and flowering cherry trees continue to bloom throughout the grounds.

Want to shop early at FONA’s annual Garden Fair & Plant Sale on Saturday, April 26th? Become a FONA member to get access to members-only hours (9 AM to 11 AM) in the…

The National Arboretum is implementing a temporary traffic plan beginning today, March 26th through mid-May. This plan impacts traffic flow and parking throughout the grounds. It creates one-way traffic flow on select roads, establishes…

Spring is almost here, and flowers are starting to bloom all across the National Arboretum. From magnolias to early-blooming flowering cherry trees, the Arboretum is coming alive with color.

Spring has sprung at the U.S. National Arboretum and we are excited to see you while the grounds are bursting with color and life! Here’s our full lineup of spring…

For centuries, African Americans have sown seeds that have profoundly shaped the American food system. The legacies of Black agricultural pioneers impact how we grow, procure, and cook our food…

Friends of the National Arboretum stands with, and stands for, the U.S. National Arboretum. We are committed to supporting the National Arboretum and to being the best private partner possible for…

FONA has graciously supported an important infrastructure project at the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum. The front entrance garden of the Museum is getting a complete makeover. In partnership with the Director of…