N° 137 — February 15, 2023
Enjoy regular updates and insights from FONA, the U.S. National Arboretum, and our award-winning Washington Youth Garden.
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This anniversary short film was made in 2022 to honor the impact Washington Youth Garden has had over the past 50 years connecting DC youth to food, the land, and each other. This film was produced by Abigail Sharon and her team at Real Pictures, with generous support from Peggy Stand, a FONA board member. We are deeply honored to receive this award and be recognized at Anthem Awards Celebration in NYC at the end of February.
Watch the Anniversary Video >
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Dr. Simon Liu (center) speaking with Dr. Richard T. Olsen (left), Director of the U.S. National Arboretum, and Dr. Margaret Pooler (right), USNA Research Leader, at last year's Dinner Under the Stars. Photo by Plume Photography. | |
Congratulations Dr. Simon Liu |
FONA is excited to congratulate Dr. Simon Liu on being named as Administrator of the USDA Agricultural Research Service. Dr. Liu brings a depth of leadership experience from his public service at the Agricultural Research Service, National Library of Medicine, and U.S. Departments of Justice and Treasury.
FONA thanks Dr. Liu for his longstanding support of the U.S. National Arboretum and FONA, and looks forward to his leadership.
Read Dr. Liu's Position Announcement >
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We're looking for people to join our team! We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:
School Garden Support Educator >
This full-time seasonal position will support the School Garden Support program team’s work in schools from March through November. Application closes February 27th.
Youth Programs Educator >
This full-time seasonal position will support the Green Ambassadors Program and SPROUT program from March through November. Application closes February 27th.
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FONA is grateful for the Arboretum staff who give their time to share their expertise with our DFS members on tours like these. We are also thankful for the support of all of our David Fairchild Society members, who are exceptionally dedicated to FONA and the National Arboretum.
Learn More About the David Fairchild Society >
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Check out FONA's newly published 2022 Annual Report! Last year, 11,700 people attended 18 public FONA events and programs, and our garden education programs connected 7,642 DC Title 1 students to food, the land, and each other.
Check out the report to see for yourself FONA's impact and accomplishments in 2022.
Read FONA's 2022 Annual Report >
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Connecting Cultures: Japanese Flowering Cherries in America
March 18, 1 PM - 4:30 PM
Cherry tree symposium hosted by the National Arboretum
Details & Registration >
36th Annual Lahr Native Plant Symposium
March 25, 9:30 AM - 3:45 PM
Native plant symposium hosted by the National Arboretum
Details & Registration >
Native Plant Sale
March 25, 8:15 AM - 2 PM
Local native plant vendors
Details & Registration >
Garden Fair & Plant Sale
Saturday, April 29th
Details coming soon
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