Over 300 ginkgo trees turn golden yellow in late autumn
A tree frog is the local branch manager at Blandy.
Curator T'ai Roulston leads a tour of the Bee Wall.
Birders enjoy Blandy's diverse habitats
Students, faculty, and technicians pose for a photo following the 2019 Summer Research Forum.
Student researchers in the Blandy field lab.
Bloodroot is one of the first native spring ephemeral wildflowers to bloom
Over 300 ginkgo trees turn golden yellow in late autumn
A tree frog is the local branch manager at Blandy.
Curator T'ai Roulston leads a tour of the Bee Wall.
Birders enjoy Blandy's diverse habitats
Students, faculty, and technicians pose for a photo following the 2019 Summer Research Forum.
Student researchers in the Blandy field lab.
Bloodroot is one of the first native spring ephemeral wildflowers to bloom
Make your own succulent planter! Kit comes with succulent plants, soil media, a pot, and assembly/care instructions. Pick up kits at the Blandy library May 22-23 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
What to expect
This is a do-it-yourself project with instructions included.
FOSA members/UVa Alumni, $30 per kit
Nonmembers $35
April 30 – May 3
2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 8
Bloodroot is one of the first native spring ephemeral wildflowers to bloom
Lock in your savings now by purchasing admission to Garden Fair for just $10 per car.
After May 5 or the day of the event the price increases to $15 per car.
Save $5 and spend that money on plants!
Lock in your savings now by purchasing admission to Garden Fair for just $10 per car.
After May 5 or the day of the event the price increases to $15 per car.
Save $5 and spend that money on plants!
Friday, April 16th
Spring (migration) has sprung! We’ll scout for early breeding warblers (e.g., Pine, Yellow, Palm, and Yellow-rumped) and other neotropical migrants. Bring your own binoculars, or borrow a pair from Blandy. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.
Remember, you’ll need to wear a mask and practice social distancing during the program.
Meet at the flagpole at the front parking lot close to the “Arboretum Information” kiosk.
Click here to register: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/8aul7aPsa62WTNbzE0Yr38
Discover Virginia’s spring wildflowers! Tour the woodland section of the Native Plant Trail, then practice identifying wildflowers with interactive instruction on how to use the citizen science app iNaturalist. Prefer a low-tech option? Bring or borrow a favorite field guide. Please download iNaturalist before the program.
Remember, you’ll need to wear a mask and practice social distancing during the program.
Meet at the flagpole at the front parking lot close to the “Arboretum Information” kiosk.
Click here to register: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/8aul7aPsa62WTNbzE0Yr38
Saturday, April 17th
Learn to recognize our spring wildflowers in their native habitat. Scout for trilliums, orchids, and other spring wildflowers alongside Blandy’s Assistant Curator for the Native Plant Trail Jack Monsted.
Remember, you’ll need to wear a mask and practice social distancing during the program.
Meet at the Thomson Wildlife Management Area parking lot (directions provided following registration).
Click here to register: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/8aul7aPsa62WTNbzE0Yr38
Tuesday, April 20th
Discover Virginia’s spring wildflowers! Tour the woodland section of the Native Plant Trail, then practice identifying wildflowers with interactive instruction on how to use the citizen science app iNaturalist. Prefer a low-tech option? Bring or borrow a favorite field guide. Please download iNaturalist before the program. Remember, you’ll need to wear a mask and practice social distancing during the program. FOSA members/UVa Alumni, $10, nonmembers $15 Member/UVa family $20, nonmember family $25.To register, please go to https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/8aul7aPsa62WTNbzE0Yr38
Thursday, April 22nd
The Blandy Book Club will meet virtually until it's safe to resume in-person meetings.
To learn more, send an email to the Director of Scientific Engagement (alf7f@virginia.edu).
Saturday, April 24th
Learn to recognize our spring wildflowers in their native habitat. Scout for trilliums, orchids, and other spring wildflowers alongside Blandy’s Assistant Curator for the Native Plant Trail Jack Monsted.
Remember, you’ll need to wear a mask and practice social distancing during the program.
Meet at the Thomson Wildlife Management Area parking lot (directions provided following registration).
Click here to register: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/8aul7aPsa62WTNbzE0Yr38
