Causes: Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, Children & Youth, Environment, Garden Clubs, Youth Development - Agricultural

Mission: The Friends of the National Arboretum is an independent, non-profit organization established to enhance, through public and private sector resources, support for the U. S. National Arboretum.

Target demographics: youth, families and local communities

Direct beneficiaries per year: 6,500 students

Geographic areas served: the US National Arboretum

Programs: The Washington Youth Garden serves DC public schools, youth and families in the local community and the general public. Using the garden cycle as a tool, the mission of the Washington Youth Garden at the U. S. National Arboretum is to inspire children and families to engage in self-discovery, explore relationships with food and the natural world, and contribute to the health and well-being of their communities. Other FONA projects include the Flowering Tree Walk, refurbishment of the Capitol Columns, Arboretum internship programs and the construction of a new gate at Bladensburg Road.