December 1, 2020
Please enjoy our regular updates and insights from FONA, the U.S. National Arboretum, and our award-winning Washington Youth Garden.
Giving Thanks to You!
This week, we thank you for your passion for the National Arboretum and your support of FONA! You allow FONA and the Washington Youth Garden to serve the Arboretum and our local community,
Giving Tuesday:
Garden Transformations
This Giving Tuesday, we are raising money to build new raised beds in our Demonstration Garden at the Arboretum.

Your donation will allow us to transform flooded parts of our garden into productive growing space. That way our WYG team can grow even more food for our community!

We're close to reaching our stretch goal of $2,000! If we reach our goal, we can build these beds out of long-lasting cedar wood. Donate today and know your support helps provide fresh food for local families.

FONA's Year in Numbers
Our numbers speak volumes! Our team adapted our programs to better serve our community through this year's many challenges.

We couldn't have done this work without you. With your support, FONA and the Washington Youth Garden are making a big difference in people's lives. Thank you!
Double Your Donation
Join our David Fairchild Society. Thanks to our "FONA Rock Stars" who made generous lead gifts, all donations and pledges to FONA through Dec. 31st will be matched and your donation will be doubled.

Your support makes a difference. FONA adapted its programs this year in response to COVID to continue educating children and teachers virtually, feeding local families with produce from our gardens, strengthening community networks, and planning the Arboretum's future. Your support makes this all possible.

Join our David Fairchild Society and help shape the future of the National Arboretum.

CARES Act - Individual Giving
A reminder that all taxpayers (both those who itemize and those who use the standard deduction) can deduct $300 in charitable giving to public nonprofits in 2020.
Prior to the CARES Act, those who used standard deduction could not deduct any charitable giving.

For those who itemize their taxes, the CARES Act significantly raises the amount of the charitable giving deductible from 60% of the filer's adjusted gross income (AGI) to 100% of AGI.

Gifts to donor-advised funds and private foundations do not receive the revised deductible under this provision.
Arboretum Open Hours
Monday - Sunday: 8 AM - 5 PM
The National Arboretum has resumed its normal operating schedule (8 AM - 5 PM every day). Some buildings and collections remain closed for staff and visitor safety.
Friends of the National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002
202.544.8733
FONA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization with the mission to preserve and enhance a vibrant public space and support experiential programming that instills a love of plants, nature and the outdoors in all who visit, while promoting the overarching research and education mission of the U.S. National Arboretum.

Since its inception, FONA has helped support the Washington Youth Garden, Capitol Columns, Flowering Tree Walk, horticultural and research internships, restoration of Springhouse Run, and much more.