Azalea Bloom with Author Bryan Mackay

The National Arboretum is one of the lesser known gems of Washington DC, but nowhere else are the glories of spring so abundantly displayed. We expect more than 50,000 azaleas to be near peak flowering! We’ll stroll the wood chip paths of Azlea Hill in search of the perfect bush. The National Bonsai Museum never fails to enchant, and the National Capital Columns adorn a nearby meadow. Finally, we’ll walk the trails of Fern Valley in search of native wildflowers, where our naturalist guide and author of Hike Maryland and A Year Across Maryland, Bryan Mackay, will delight you with tales of botanical trivia. Van transportation from Pickering Creek to the National Arboretum is provided. Space is limited so first come, first served! https://pickeringcreek.org/programs/upcoming-programs/