Washington Youth Garden at the National Arboretum

The Washington Youth Garden, located within the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., is a vibrant one-acre educational garden focused on garden-based education for youths and families. Managed by the Friends of the National Arboretum, it offers a variety of programs that encourage experiential learning, outdoor education, and environmental awareness. Among these is the 'Growing Food, Growing Together' family program, hosted in spring and summer, fostering healthy living and nature play. Open year-round except on December 25th, the garden provides a welcoming space for homeschool groups and families to engage in hands-on educational activities covering gardening, ecology, and wellness practices.