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.
FONA Field Notes
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.
Marvelous Milestones
In honor of the 200th edition of FONA Field Notes, I want to personally thank each and every one of you for being a part of FONA’s community and for tuning into…
Magical Arboretum Evenings
Join FONA for some evening fun at the Arboretum on Sunday, June 2nd! We are co-hosting another fishing night at the Arboretum with the Anacostia Riverkeeper. Join us along the banks of the…
Fabulous New Fence
Have you heard the news? The Washington Youth Garden’s new perimeter fence is complete! This new fence is everything we’ve dreamed of, and it really makes the garden pop. The yellow honeycomb…
World Bonsai Day
The National Arboretum is hiring two new Agricultural Science Research Technicians (ASRTs) at the GS 5 to 7 levels. These ASRTs will assist with the maintenance, development, and research relating to…
Azalea Spotlight
Thank you to everyone who attended the Garden Fair & Plant Sale this past weekend! We greatly appreciate everyone who came out to support FONA, local vendors, and the National Arboretum.
Guide to the Garden Fair
Come fish on the banks of the Anacostia River at the U.S. National Arboretum! FONA and the Anacostia Riverkeeper are hosting a fishing night at the Arboretum on Saturday, May 11th from 4…
Plant Lists & Concert Tickets
Plant lists are here for next week’s Garden Fair & Plant Sale! Check out the list of plants our team of garden experts have ordered for this event, held on…
Azaleas Abound
Azalea flowers are creating a beautiful cascade of colors on Mount Hamilton right now. More and more Kurume and Glenn Dale azalea varieties are blooming each day. Peak bloom for…
