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
Arbor Vitae, Spring 2021 Newsletter
Blandy K-12- Recommended Reading
A carpet of yellow cheer awaits you!
The winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) has emerged from the cold ground, letting us know spring is on the way despite a snowy, cold forecast.
A native of Europe, this small but mighty bulb is happy growing in rich, well-drained soil. Their bright yellow flowers only open when the sun is shining, so do not expect to see them in full bloom on cloudy days. When in bloom, you will often see honeybees foraging for nectar and pollen.
To see aconite at the arboretum, walk east down Dogwood Lane from the Quarters building and look left into the grassy area.
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In 2011, a group of bicycling arborists paused at the Arboretum and planted 35 trees in an hour. That planting kicked off our Community Forest, a multi-year tree planting to expand the forest for wildlife near the front entrance. Civic organizations and school groups continued planting trees...
Events
Tomorrow
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Blandy Photography Club Meeting
- Start time: 06:00pm
- End time: 08:00pm
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To learn more, send an email to blandyphotographyclub@gmail.com
Thursday, January 16th
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Starting a wildflower patch from seed
- Start time: 06:30pm
- End time: 07:30pm
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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, February 4th
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Blandy Photography Club Meeting
- Start time: 06:00pm
- End time: 08:00pm
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To learn more, send an email to blandyphotographyclub@gmail.com
Tuesday, March 4th
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Blandy Photography Club Meeting
- Start time: 06:00pm
- End time: 08:00pm
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To learn more, send an email to blandyphotographyclub@gmail.com
Tuesday, April 1st
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Blandy Photography Club Meeting
- Start time: 06:00pm
- End time: 08:00pm
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To learn more, send an email to blandyphotographyclub@gmail.com