What's Blooming at Blandy This Summer
What's Blooming at Blandy this Summer? Milweeds, blackberries, rattlesnake master, prickly pear, and more!
The Extraordinary, Enigmatic Milkweed
Milkweed is the sole host plant for the caterpillars of the beautiful, threatened monarch butterfly and efforts to preserve this butterfly have brought this once overlooked plant into the public consciousness.
What's Blooming at Blandy?
Mayapples, buckeyes, Irises and more are blooming at Blandy! Click here for more info.
Arboretum Names American Sycamore 2022 Tree of the Year
The State Arboretum of Virginia has named the American Sycamore as its 2022 Tree of the Year. The sycamore was selected for its value as one of the largest trees in the eastern U.S. and for its exfoliating bark which creates a beautiful, mottled layer of light greens, grays, and browns. Read more about the Arboretum's Tree of the Year program here.
Sign Up for a Summer Program at Blandy
Summertime is a great time to take advantage of a program, workshop or walk at Blandy! Check out our latest program announcements and sign up today.
Visit Other Gardens for Free With Your Current FOSA Membership
More than 300 gardens participate in the Reciprocal Admissions Program (RAP) with the American Horticulture Association. One of the benefits of your current FOSA membership is special admission privileges and discounts at participating gardens throughout North America.
What's In Bloom - June
What's in Bloom - April
Landscape Improvement Project Underway for Peetwood Pavilion
With a breathtakingly beautiful view of the Native Plant Trail meadow and the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Peetwood Pavilion for Environmental Education has become one of the most popular locations at Blandy since it first opened in 2005. Located about 50 yards east of the visitor parking lot, Peetwood Pavilion is primarily used for Blandy’s K-12 school programs. Over the winter it’s received a major facelift, funded with the support of the University of Virginia’s Arboretum and Landscape Committee as well as the Foundation of the State Arboretum.
What's in Bloom - March
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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 community tree planting to expand the forest for wildlife near the front entrance. See the forest today!
Events
Sunday, January 26th
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Hot Chocolate Hike: American Chestnuts
- Start time: 02:00pm
- End time: 03:00pm
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Enjoy a mug of hot chocolate (or tea!) as you find out all about the American Chestnut. 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
Thursday, February 6th
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Blandy Sketch Group
- Start time: 12:30pm
- End time: 03:30pm
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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 inspiration for their artwork. The Blandy Sketch Group is open to any artist, beginner or professional. This month, we will be meeting in the Blandy LibraryVisit our website for more info- https://blandysketchgroup.wordpress.com/
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What's New at the Arboretum?
- Start time: 07:00pm
- End time: 08:00pm
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Tune in to this virtual program to learn about recent additions to the arboretum's collection! Visit our website for more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks
Saturday, February 15th
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Hot Chocolate Hike: Bodacious Birds
- Start time: 02:00pm
- End time: 03:00pm
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Enjoy a mug of hot chocolate (or tea!) and spy on our feathered friends. Find out how birds find food and shelter in the wintertime. Visit our website for more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks
Sunday, March 2nd
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Coastal Plain Fossils (Ages 8+)
- Start time: 02:00pm
- End time: 03:00pm
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Find out all about fossils, and take home a fossil of your very own! Visit our website for more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks