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Calendar of Events

Curation to Inspiration: Federal Plant Collection in the District

September 15th 2026 -

Where: US National Arboretum Auditorium
When: 1 pm

Join the Botanical Society of Washington, together with the National Arboretum, for a panel discussion that brings together collections curators and communicators from the National Arboretum, U.S. Botanic Garden, U.S. Capitol Grounds and Arboretum, and Smithsonian Botany and Gardens. These experts will explore the unique challenges and opportunities they experience in their

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27 Jun

Waiting to be Discovered: A Viewing Stone Exhibit

10am – 4pm daily

June 27th 2026 - September 7th 2026

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12 Sep

Under the Arbor: Lemon-Flavored Herbs

1 pm – 4 pm

September 12th 2026 -

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20 Sep

Autumn Equinox Forest Bathing

9 am – 11 am

September 20th 2026 -

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22 Sep

Dinner Under the Stars

5:30 pm – 9 pm

September 22nd 2026 -

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03 Oct

Fall Bird Walk

9 am – 11 am

October 3rd 2026 -

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10 Oct

Under the Arbor: Annual Chile Celebration!

1 pm – 4 pm

October 10th 2026 -

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17 Oct

Autumn Splendor Forest Bathing

9 am – 11 am

October 17th 2026 -

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25 Oct

Full Moon Hike

7 pm – 9 pm

October 25th 2026 -

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25 Oct

Full Moon Forest Bathing

7 pm – 9 pm

October 25th 2026 -

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31 Oct

FONA’s Fall 5K & Festival

8:30 am – 2 pm

October 31st 2026 -

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  • Calendar of Events
    • Waiting to be Discovered: A Viewing Stone Exhibit
    • Curation to Inspiration: Federal Plant Collection in the District
    • Under the Arbor: Lemon-Flavored Herbs
    • Under the Arbor: Annual Chile Celebration!
    • Autumn Equinox Forest Bathing
    • Dinner Under the Stars
    • Fall Bird Walk
    • Autumn Splendor Forest Bathing
    • Full Moon Hike
    • Full Moon Forest Bathing
    • FONA's Fall 5K & Festival
  • Hours And Directions
  • Map of Arboretum Grounds
  • Rules and Guidelines
  • Teachers
  • August 2026

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