Birders love Blandy's varied habitat.
Birders love Blandy's varied habitat.
The Ginkgo Grove undergoes a magical transformation each fall as the leaves transition from green to gold. Here's what the Ginkgo Grove looks like this week (October 18th-24th). The best time to see golden ginkgoes at Blandy is usually late October - early November.
Planning a trip to Blandy? Check out these resources to learn about the birds you might encounter during your visit!
Due to some recent staff retirements, there are lots of job openings at Blandy right now. Check out the full list of opportunites here https://blandy.virginia.edu/job-opportunities! Don't delay - get your application in today!
The Ginkgo Grove undergoes a magical transformation each fall as the leaves transition from green to gold. Here's what the Ginkgo Grove looks like this week (October 18th-24th). The best time to see golden ginkgoes at Blandy is usually late October - early November.
Tomorrow
GINKGOFESTSo much gold, so little time...Immerse yourself in a magical, gloriously golden eveningin Blandy's Ginkgo Grove! GinkgoFest 2021! Saturday, October 23 6:00 to 8:00 pm The Ginkgo Grove at Blandy Experimental Farm |400 Blandy Farm Lane | Boyce, Virginia Live music | Renowned ginkgo expert Sir Peter Crane | Aerialist performance | Lighting of the Grove | Delectable food and drink $50 per person Must pre-purchase. No admission available at the event. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ADMISSTION Don't miss this very special evening! (With 300 trees covering 3.3 acres, Blandy boasts America's largest public ginkgo grove.)
Thursday, November 4th
The Blandy Sketch Group is a dynamic group of artists who work in the visual arts and who all share a love of the natural world as inspirations for their artwork. The Blandy Sketch Group meets on the first Thursday of the month, and is open to any artist, beginner or professional. For more information, please visit: https://blandysketchgroup.wordpress.com/
Friday, November 5th
Around this time of year, birds from northern forests fly south in search of overwintering grounds. Join Blandy Director and birding enthusiast Dr. Dave Carr in search of juncos, sparrows, finches, Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, and more! Click here for more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/upcoming-events
Tuesday, November 9th
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Thursday, December 2nd
The Blandy Sketch Group is a dynamic group of artists who work in the visual arts and who all share a love of the natural world as inspirations for their artwork. The Blandy Sketch Group meets on the first Thursday of the month, and is open to any artist, beginner or professional. For more information, please visit: https://blandysketchgroup.wordpress.com/
