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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Summer Send-Off
Join the National Arboretum’s team! The Arboretum is hiring a Public Horticulture & Engagement Unit Leader at the GS 14 level. This leadership position will guide the development of horticultural and educational displays and…
Back to School Gardens
This year’s Summer Institute for Garden-based Teaching gathered teams of educators from 15 D.C. schools for a week of workshops, garden tours, and activities at the National Arboretum. This program…
Unsung Heroes of Summer
We are excited to introduce Stories from the Field, FONA’s new article series about the U.S. National Arboretum. These stories will highlight the people, collections, and research that make the National…
