Join Friends of the National Arboretum on Saturday, November 7th from 6 to 8 PM for a special 50th-anniversary Science Café at the National Arboretum exploring the science of bonsai and penjing!

Come explore the scientific mechanisms at work that transform trees into stunning bonsai. Learn from expert speakers studying different soil properties as well how plants respond to growth in containers. The evening will feature themed cocktails, tasty bites, and illuminating presentations on the mysteries of bonsai science and horticulture.