National Arboretum 3501 New York Ave, NE, Washington DC.

Take a 40 - 45 minute open air tram tour of the 446 acre gardens and collections. Before or after the tram tour, drive, bike, or walk the nine miles of roadways to visit plant collections, National Bonsai and Penjing Museum, herb garden, aquatic plants, and exotic koi fish and much more.

WE WILL MEET AT THE TRAM KIOSK BY 10:30 SO THE WE CAN GET TICKETS FOR THE 11:30 TOUR.

Tram tickets: Adults: $4.00, Seniors $3.00, Children 4 - 16 $2.00. After the tour we will meet in the picnic area for lunch. Although a food vendor is scheduled on weekends on the east terrace of the Administration Building, it is advisable to bring your own food. If you have any questions, want to set up car pools, or cannot get there early to purchase tram tickets, call Rosemary Ziskind at 703 534 8708 or e-mail rpziskind@yahoo.com.