FFN 2024

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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Building Legacies

Evening at the National Arboretum is a magical time that few get to experience. Come see this magic for yourself this Friday, July 26th during the next Summer Evening Hours. The grounds…
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Turning Up the Heat

Not only is July one of the hottest times of the year, but it’s also one of the busiest for our education programs. FONA’s interns are about halfway through the…
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Public Gardens & Green Ambassadors

Staff from both the National Arboretum and FONA attended the American Public Gardens Association’s annual conference last week in Boston, Massachusetts. The conference was centered around the theme “rooted in resilience.” Garden…
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Renovations & Reports

Pardon the dust! Earlier this week, the National Arboretum began renovating the circle garden in front of the Capitol Columns. Horticulturists will first remove the existing plants before remediating the…
magnolia blooming in summer

Arboretum Interns Arrive

The Arboretum recently welcomed its 2024 class of interns. Sixteen budding scientists and horticulturists will spend time this year working alongside Arboretum staff to gain hands-on, real-world experience. 
summer flowers bloom in the national herb garden

Summer Event Guide

Summer is officially here! We are hosting many exciting events and programs this summer to connect people to nature at the National Arboretum.
bee pollinating a flower in the national herb garden
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