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Virtual Conifer ID Walk & Holiday Party
Virtual Conifer ID & Holiday Party
Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 3 PM EST – 4:30 PM
Celebrate the holidays online with your friendly local environmental organizations!
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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
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Stargazing with the Shenandoah Astronomical Society
- Start time: 06:30pm
- End time: 08:30pm
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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
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Blandy Book Club
- Start time: 01:00pm
- End time: 02:30pm
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Visit the Blandy Book Club website to learn more!: https://blandy.virginia.edu/book-club
Friday, September 29th
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Warbler Walk
- Start time: 08:00am
- End time: 10:00am
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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
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Full Moon Walk
- Start time: 07:00pm
- End time: 08:00pm
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Explore the arboretum at night on a guided nature walk. Who knows what we’ll discover? For more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks
Saturday, September 30th
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Plein Air at the Arboretum
- Start time: 09:00am
- End time: 05:00pm
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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
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Blandy Photo Club Meeting
- Start time: 07:00pm
- End time: 09:00pm
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To learn more, send an email to [email protected]