Who are the Friends of the National Arboretum?
We are people who care about and support the U.S. National Arboretum – 446 glorious acres of gardens and greenspace in the heart of Washington, DC. This oasis nestled within our nation’s capital welcomes all visitors, from professional botanists to inquisitive school children. Some of us are passionate gardeners; others enjoy a quiet stroll through the azaleas. We all have one goal in common – to ensure that future generations have the opportunity to share the beauty and knowledge to be found at the U.S. National Arboretum. We unite as the Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA), an independent and national 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides valuable financial and volunteer support, especially for Arboretum internship programs, maintenance of the gardens and collections, the Washington Youth Garden and many other projects.
