Outdoors in the DMV |
Explore the U.S. National Arboretum in Autumn
Our day will start at the National Arboretum, where we will tour the gardens, and the beautiful National Bonsai & Penjing Museum.Established in 1927 by an Act of Congress. The Arboretum is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, whose mission is to enhance the environmental and aesthetic value of ornamental and landscape plants through long-term, multi-disciplinary research.
National Arboretum in autumn |
National Bonsai & Penjing Museum |
For the Bonsai tour, there are three areas; Japanese, Chinese and North American. The Chinese Courtyard Garden and Japanese White Pine are must sees.
Meadow flowers, hibiscus, autumn crocuses, boxwood, herbs and pepper collection are in bloom during September and the columns with the mini reflection pool, is always a great spot to capture some beautiful pictures.
Walk to Nearby Brewery
After our tour of the National Arboretum, we will walk to a nearby brewery which is less than a mile from the arboretum.Craft beer |
Note: The Brewery does not have a kitchen for food, but normally has food trucks available on Saturdays. You can bring your own food for a picnic, or order in from any local eatery.
Event Details
Event: Outdoors in the DMV - National Arboretum and Brewery
Description: Exploring the U.S. National Arboretum and nearby brewery.
Date/Time: Saturday September 30th, 2017 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Admission: Free / Grapes & Grains members must RSVP
Tentative Schedule
Description: Exploring the U.S. National Arboretum and nearby brewery.
Date/Time: Saturday September 30th, 2017 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Admission: Free / Grapes & Grains members must RSVP
Tentative Schedule
11:00 am - 12:45 pm - National Arboretum (Meeting Place: Visitor Center)
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Atlas Brew Works
2052 West Virginia Avenue NE #102, Washington, D.C, 20002
3501 New York Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Atlas Brew Works
2052 West Virginia Avenue NE #102, Washington, D.C, 20002
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