Spring Event Guide
Enjoy spring at the National Arboretum! We’re collaborating with lots of local partners to host exciting activities and events this season, including…
FFN 2023
A Deeper Dive into History
Earlier this month, we highlighted the role Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Company 1360 had in building the National Arboretum’s infrastructure. This company was an all-Black unit stationed at the National Arboretum…
Taking Home Gold
We are thrilled to announce that FONA’s Washington Youth Garden 50th Anniversary short film just received a Gold Anthem Award in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Community Space category. As part…
New Eagle Nest at the Arboretum
FONA’s 2022 Annual Report is here! 2022 brought back many of FONA’s fan-favorite events and programs, including the Garden Fair & Plant Sale, field trips in Washington Youth Garden, and Dinner…
Black Legacies at the Arboretum
The National Arboretum would likely not look as it does today without the work of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Company 1360, an all African American unit. This company was stationed…
Witch in the Woods
Witch-hazel is a small tree or shrub that blooms from October through March, depending on its species. At the National Arboretum, you can find all three species of witch-hazel native…
MANTS & Plants
Scott Aker, who served as the Head of Horticulture and Education at the National Arboretum since 2013, recently started a new position as Manager of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Conservation Corner
What can you do when a tree dies? Dead trees, whether they are still standing as snags or have fallen down to become logs, provide crucial habitat for a wide range of…
New Year’s Intentions
In 2023, we are committed to connecting people to the National Arboretum’s mission, research, and 451 acres of collections and plants. We look forward to serving the Arboretum, our local…
