As the temperature warms up and things start blooming, are you itching to visit some of the beautiful gardens around your home or while you’re travelling? One of the benefits of your current FOSA membership card is the Reciprocal Admissions Program (RAP), which gives you special admission privileges and discounts at 345+ participating gardens throughout North America as part of the AHS Reciprocal Admissions Program.
The Blandy Book Club will meet virtually on Thursday, January 27 to discuss "Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures" by Merlin Sheldrake. For more information, contact Ariel Firebaugh, our Director of Scientiic Engagement.
As temperatures fall and the days shorten, most of Virginia's native plants go dormant, but some hardy plants have evolved the ability to tough out winter's weather while others leave behind conspicuous stems, seeds, and berries. Learn more in our seasonal guide to exploring the Nancy Larrick Crosby Native Plant Trail. And come out for a visit.
Your tax-deductible contribution supports the research, education, and engagement initiatives of the Foundation of the State Arboretum of Virginia.
Don't miss this special Textile Art Exhibit on display at Blandy now through the end of the year. Enjoy more than two dozen pieces of art inspired by nature by artists Norma Frederickson and Laura Robertson. Some of the art is on sale with 50 percent of the sale benefitting Blandy. The show is located in the Quarters Building Dining Room and open during the week during normal office hours and also limited hours on the weekend.
There are so many ways to enjoy the quiet of winter at Blandy, from winter bird walks, to solving some conifer mysteries. Check out our slate of winter programs, for both youth and adults and sign-up today.
Your tax-deductible contribution supports the research, education, and engagement initiatives of the Foundation of the State Arboretum of Virginia.
Friday, December 13th
Scout for birds at Blandy! Visit our website for more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks
Sunday, December 15th
Enjoy a mug of hot chocolate (or tea!) as you solve a conifer-themed mystery. Visit our website for more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks
Monday, December 16th
Step-by-step presentation on how to start a native wildflower patch from seed. Visit our website for more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks
Tuesday, December 17th
Enjoy a mug of hot chocolate (or tea!) as you solve a conifer-themed mystery. Visit our website for more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks
Wednesday, December 18th
Drop in nature program for kids ages 1-6 + caregiver. Visit our website for more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks
