REU student works in the background while a bumblebee visits a yellow flower inside a greenhouse
REU student works in the background while a bumblebee visits a yellow flower inside a greenhouse

News & Announcements

September 20, 2023

August 31, 2023

Spotlight

Plein Air at the Arboretum 2023 is the State Arboretum of Virginia's inaugural plein air event. This four-day event begins on Wednesday, September 27 when artists will gather to paint on over 700 acres of picturesque gardens,...

Events

Today

  1. Stargazing with the Shenandoah Astronomical Society
    • Start time: 06:30pm
    • End time: 08:30pm
    • After a short introduction in the library, Astronomical Society members will set up telescopes and guide us as we search the night sky for stars, planets, constellations, galaxies, and more! For more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks

Thursday, September 28th

  1. Blandy Book Club

Friday, September 29th

  1. Warbler Walk
    • Start time: 08:00am
    • End time: 10:00am
    • Late September/early October is close to the peak of fall songbird migration. Join Blandy Director and birding enthusiast Dr. David Carr in search of southbound warblers, vireos, hawks, and more! For more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks

  2. Full Moon Walk

Saturday, September 30th

  1. Plein Air at the Arboretum
    • Start time: 09:00am
    • End time: 05:00pm
    • Enjoy Plein Air art, live music, and more!10:15am - Quick Draw Competition (open to all)1-3pm - Late Lunch with the Artists (ticketed event)2:30-5pm - Wet Paint Sale (open to all)Learn more https://blandy.virginia.edu/pleinair

Tuesday, October 3rd

  1. Blandy Photo Club Meeting
    • Start time: 07:00pm
    • End time: 09:00pm
    • To learn more, send an email to [email protected]