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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Asbestos removed from Quarters
The steam distribution system in the Quarters building at Blandy probably dates back to 1941. As was often the case at the time, some of the steam pipes, primarily in the attic, were insulated with asbestos. A survey of the building in the 1980s did not recommend removal, but recent damage to the asbestos insulation in the attic caused the University to recommend its removal now. The removal project began on 11 January 2021 and was completed by the following week. Marlin Phillips, the University of Virginia’s Asbestos and Lead Safety Program Manager, was at Blandy to oversee the project
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Events
Tomorrow
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Cozy Conifer Mysteries
- Start time: 10:30am
- End time: 11:30am
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Enjoy a mug of hot chocolate (or tea!) as you solve a conifer-themed mystery. Visit our website for more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks
Monday, December 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, December 17th
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Cozy Conifer Mysteries
- Start time: 02:00pm
- End time: 03:00pm
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Enjoy a mug of hot chocolate (or tea!) as you solve a conifer-themed mystery. Visit our website for more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks
Wednesday, December 18th
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Conifers: Junior Naturalist Series
- Start time: 10:00am
- End time: 12:00pm
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Drop in nature program for kids ages 1-6 + caregiver. Visit our website for more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks
Tuesday, January 7th
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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