FONA Field Notes

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…

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…

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 is officially here! We are hosting many exciting events and programs this summer to connect people to nature at the National Arboretum.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…