Founded in 1971, the Washington Youth Garden at the U.S. National Arboretum provides a unique, year-round environmental science and food education program for D.C. youth and their families. Using the garden and Arboretum as a living classroom, the program teaches participants to explore their relationships with food and the natural world. Learn more...
Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season for a friend or relative? By giving a tax-deductible tribute gift to the Washington Youth Garden, you help DC youth and their families learn about growing food, nutrition, and nature. To express our thanks, we'll send a personalized card to the person or family of your choice indicating how your gift will directly benefit local children. Come see us in person at the Alternative Gift Fair in Hyattsville, MD Saturday, December 13th from 10:00-2:00.
We send a huge heartfelt thanks to runners and families who came out of the National Arboretum and supported the Washington Youth Garden at our fourth annual “Dig In Your Heels” 5K, Fun Run, and Walk on Sunday, November 2, 2008. Check here to see your results!
One lovely aspect of the Master Gardener program at UDC's Cooperative
Extension is the requirement to give back to the community by
volunteering new-found gardening expertise to local gardens. More...