Viewing Stones: A Cultivated Art

August 3rd 2024 - September 29th 2024

An exhibit by the Potomac Viewing Stone Group
Exhibits Gallery, National Bonsai & Penjing Museum​
10 a.m.–4 p.m. daily

Chinese and Japanese scholars have appreciated stones for centuries. They were said to “cultivate” themselves through stone appreciation. Modern enthusiasts reinvigorate these traditions of exhibiting landscape-view and nature related stones. This exhibit of PVSC members’ stones suggests changes and challenges

Dinner Under the Stars

September 17th 2024 -

​Join FONA for the 28th annual Dinner Under the Stars on Tuesday, September 17th! Mix and mingle with friends, colleagues, business leaders, and government representatives under the light of a full moon. Enjoy cocktails in the National Herb Garden and a tented, seated dinner in the Ellipse Meadow against the backdrop of the Capitol Columns.

FONA is excited to welcome Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture,

Fall Equinox Forest Bathing Walk

September 22nd 2024 -

Slow down and open your senses to nature at the National Arboretum. During this two-hour program, Friends of the National Arboretum’s certified forest bathing guides invite you to reflect on the world around you and guide you through focused meditations.

Registration is required for this event. The suggested ticket price is $35, but please pay what you can to attend.

Learn more and register >

This event is part of a series of forest

DC SoulFULL Vegan Fest

October 13th 2024 -

​Join FONA and SoulFULL Vegan DC for a day filled with delicious plant-based foods, live music, and inspiring speakers. Whether you’re a hardcore vegan or just curious about the lifestyle. Come taste amazing vegan dishes, shop from local vendors, and learn more about a plant-based lifestyle. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and celebrate all things vegan!

This event is free for all to attend.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Forest Bathing Walk

October 14th 2024 -

Slow down and open your senses to nature at the National Arboretum. During this two-hour program, Friends of the National Arboretum’s certified forest bathing guides invite you to reflect on the world around you and guide you through focused meditations.

Registration is required for this event. The suggested ticket price is $35, but please pay what you can to attend.

Learn more and register >

This event is part of a series of forest

FONA Fall 5K

November 10th 2024 -

​Lace up those racing shoes — registration is officially open for FONA’s annual Fall 5K on Sunday, November 10th!

For the first time ever, FONA is offering FREE registration for the first 50 veterans who sign up. Thanks to support from the National Environmental Education Foundation for making this possible. PLUS all active and reserve military members, as well as FONA members, all can receive 20% off their race registration.

Veteran’s Day Forest Bathing Walk

November 11th 2024 -

Slow down and open your senses to nature at the National Arboretum. During this two-hour program, Friends of the National Arboretum’s certified forest bathing guides invite you to reflect on the world around you and guide you through focused meditations.

Registration is required for this event. The suggested ticket price is $35, but please pay what you can to attend.

Learn more and register >

This event is part of a series of forest