FONA Field Notes

Get outdoors this holiday season and visit the National Arboretum! With 451 acres of gardens, collections, and green space to explore, it’s the perfect place to enjoy nature in the…

Thank you to the hundreds of runners and walkers who joined us for our annual Fall 5K this past weekend. The National Arboretum is a beautiful place to visit at…

The National Arboretum is here for you as a space for peace, quiet, and reflection. The Arboretum’s 451 acres of gardens, collections, and green space are free and open to…

If you need space for peace, quiet, and reflection over the next few weeks, the National Arboretum is here for you. The Arboretum’s 451 acres of gardens, collections, and green…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…