Spring Programs
Our spring programs include wildflower identification walks, a full moon walk, stargazing with the Shenandoah Astronomical Society, and more. Check out the entire schedule now!
Megachile campanulae in an observation nest
bufflehead mason bee strips leaf
2020 a good year for birders
A lot of us would like to forget 2020 entirely. But for birders, the year featured some memorable sightings. Birders spotted several rare or unusual birds at Blandy, including the beautiful ring-necked pheasant pictured here. Read the article by Blandy Director Dave Carr here.
We are the champions!
At the end of 2020, the State Arboretum of Virginia counted 29 Virginia State Champion trees among its collection, and eight more were in the top three. You can search the arboretum database at https://blandy.virginia.edu/find-our-trees and selecting State Champions Only. The Virginia Big Tree Registry is maintained by Virginia Tech. You can browse the database or nominate a tree at https://bigtree.cnre.vt.edu/
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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