N° 164 — September 13, 2023
Enjoy regular updates and insights from FONA, the U.S. National Arboretum, and our award-winning Washington Youth Garden.
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Examples of garden fences that incorporate wooden elements into their construction. WYG's new perimeter fence will incorporate honeycomb elements into its design. | |
Help us 'Grow the Garden' |
FONA is taking the next step in our Grow the Garden campaign to improve the Washington Youth Garden. Our vision for this campaign is to make the Washington Youth Garden more engaging, accessible, and productive. Renovating the perimeter fence is a key part of this large-scale project.
Updating the existing fence will:
- Create a visible, central entry point to the garden by adding a front entrance
- Incorporate honeycomb elements to make the fence more visually interesting
- Make the garden more productive by allowing vehicle access into the garden and expanding the growing space
- Keep out deer, raccoons, and groundhogs
Donate today and together we can grow the garden! We need our community's help to reach our $150,000 goal. Whether it's $15, $50, or $500, your donation at any level makes a difference. Since the Washington Youth Garden is a community space, we want this campaign to be a community effort.
Donate to 'Grow the Garden' >
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We are releasing a limited number of tickets for the upcoming Dinner Under the Stars this Tuesday, September 19th. Enjoy cocktails in the National Herb Garden and a tented dinner in view of the Capitol Columns. Plus, spend a magical fall evening with friends, colleagues, business leaders, and government representatives while supporting FONA through this annual fundraiser. Tickets start at $350 — get yours before they are gone!
Email Cathy to Get Your Ticket >
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5K Early Bird Prices Ending Soon |
Lock in early bird pricing for FONA's Fall 5K before prices increase at midnight on September 18th! Enjoy autumn at the Arboretum during the Fall 5K, held on Sunday, November 12th. Early Bird Registration costs $40 and includes a race t-shirt (FONA members, email us to receive the 20% off discount code).
Register Today with Early Bird Prices >
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From our Friends: Herb Society of America | Join the South Jersey Unit of the Herb Society of America for an Under the Arbor event this Saturday, September 16th from 1 PM to 4 PM. Learn about ginger, the 2023 Herb of the Year, and lemon herbs. This informal, drop-in event is free and open to the public. It will be held in the National Herb Garden near the Visitor Center. | |
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Winter Festival & Tree Sale
December 2, 10 AM - 4 PM
Holiday market, Christmas trees, activities
Details Coming Soon!
Christmas Tree Sale
December 3, 10 AM - 4 PM
Purchase Christmas trees & holiday greenery
Details Coming Soon!
Volunteer in Washington Youth Garden
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
Opportunities for individuals, groups, & teens
Details & Registration >
Forest Bathing Walks
Various dates and times
Meditation and mindfulness
Upcoming Dates & Registration >
Yoga in the Grove
Saturdays at 10 AM
Find your flow with Bluebird Sky Yoga
Registration >
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