2020 Tree of the Year: Sassafras
What's In Bloom - May
2021 Tree of the Year: Pawpaw
Ed Programs- Activities and Lessons
Blandy Education Project Highlighted by NOAA
Our watershed education project, funded by NOAA’s Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program, is nationally highlighted in recognition of National Environmental Education Week! This project was selected to represent the Chesapeake Bay region (which includes NY, PA, DE, MD, WV, VA, & D.C.) one of 5 watershed regions in the United States with a B-WET program.
Blandy Backpacks
Pawpaw Named Tree of the Year
Pawpaw Is 2021 State Arboretum Tree of the Year
Native tree produces large, edible fruit
Wildflower ID Walk at Blandy
2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20
Wildflower ID Webinar SOLD OUT
WILDFLOWER IDENTIFICATION WEBINAR
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 8
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Shop nearly 60 vendors for the very best selection of native plants, annuals, perennials, herbs, trees, shrubs, garden tools, nature-inspired crafts and more. Food, music, children’s activities, and educational opportunities too! Tickets $10/car in advance, $15/car at the gate.
Events
Today
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Members Only Preview Night
- Where: Blandy Experimental Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Ln, Boyce, VA 22620, USA
- Start time: 05:30pm
- End time: 07:00pm
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Foundation of the State Arboretum (FOSA) members enjoy early access to the vendors at Preview Night. This members-only event allows members first pick of the plants, music, refreshments and free admission to the Garden Fair again on Saturday and Sunday! Pro Tip: You might want to bring your own wagon!
https://blandy.virginia.edu/garden-fair-2024-0Not a member of FOSA? No problem! Join or renew now!
https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/membership
Tomorrow
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Garden Fair!
- Where: Blandy Experimental Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Ln, Boyce, VA 22620, USA
- Start time: 09:00am
- End time: 04:00pm
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Join us for Blandy's 34th Annual Garden Fair, a premier event for area gardeners and naturalists! Thousands flock from around the region to be the first to choose from our tremendous selection of native plants, annuals, perennials, herbs, trees, shrubs, garden tools, décor, and related items. You'd have to drive all over the Shenandoah Valley to enjoy the selection that's available at Blandy's Garden Fair! https://blandy.virginia.edu/garden-fair-2024-0
Sunday, May 12th
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Garden Fair!
- Where: Blandy Experimental Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Ln, Boyce, VA 22620, USA
- Start time: 09:00am
- End time: 04:00pm
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Join us for Blandy's 34th Annual Garden Fair, a premier event for area gardeners and naturalists! Thousands flock from around the region to be the first to choose from our tremendous selection of native plants, annuals, perennials, herbs, trees, shrubs, garden tools, décor, and related items. You'd have to drive all over the Shenandoah Valley to enjoy the selection that's available at Blandy's Garden Fair! https://blandy.virginia.edu/garden-fair-2024-0
Tuesday, May 14th
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Conservation Easements for Small and Large Rural Properties
- Start time: 07:00pm
- End time: 08:30pm
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Visit our website for more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks
Wednesday, May 15th
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Blandy Plein Air Club
- Start time: 10:00am
- End time: 12:00pm
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For most currentinformation and to join, visit Blandy Plein Air Group on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/905133831240145