GinkgoFest 2023!
So much gold, so little time…
Ginkgo Watch (Sept. 27th)
2023 GINKGO WATCH- STILL GREEN!
The Ginkgo Grove undergoes a magical transformation each Fall as the leaves transition from green to gold. Here's what the Ginkgo Grove looks like today. Although a few of the youngest saplings are staring to show a tinge of yellow, the vast majority of the leaves at the Grove are still green.
The best time to see golden ginkgoes at Blandy is usually late October - early November.
Stay tuned to our website, Facebook, and Instagram for regular updates on the state of the Grove!
2023 Ginkgo Watch- Green!
The Ginkgo Grove undergoes a magical transformation each Fall as the leaves transition from green to gold. Here's what the Ginkgo Grove looks like this week (September 18-24). Most of the leaves at the Grove are pretty green!
The best time to see golden ginkgoes at Blandy is usually late October - early November.
Please visit this page for information to help you plan your visit to the Ginkgo Grove in 2023.
Roadwork at front entrance this week
Heads up! VDOT will be repaving Blandy's main entrance road this week. While cars will be able to enter Blandy from Route 50 while the crew is working, there may be delays. Consider using Blandy's back entrance off of Berrys Ferry. Apologies for the inconvenience!
New Fall StoryWalk Book!
Thanks to our partners at Winchester Community StoryWalks® , we're ready to roll out a brand new (bilingual!) StoryWalk®---Señorita Mariposa by Ben Gundersheimer!
For the next few months, you can read all about monarch migration a page at a time as you explore the Native Plant Trail Meadow at Blandy.
Quarters restroom renovations under way!
The two public bathrooms at the Quarters building will be closed due to renovations over the next few weeks. We can't wait to show off the new and improved restrooms in September!
In the meantime, alternative restrooms are available at Peetwood Pavilion, the Picnic Grove, and the overflow parking lot. So sorry for any inconvenience!
80+ Artists to Participate in Plein Air Festival September 27-30
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, meadows, lakes and trails, wetland, woodlands, and the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains that surround the arboretum. It will run through Saturday, September 30th.
A call to engage the descendants of the enslaved at the Tuleyries
Yoga meets nature in upcoming author talk!
WILD ASANA: ANIMALS, YOGA, AND CONNECTING OUR PRACTICE TO THE NATURAL WORLD
4:00-5:30 PM | Saturday, August 5th
Power outage- Outdoor movie night rescheduled
Tonight's outdoor screening of the nature documentary Wings of Life has been rescheduled due to a power outage that is expected to last through the evening. So sorry for the inconvenience! The program has been rescheduled to 8:30 Friday, August 4th.
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It's a magical time of year at Blandy Experimental Farm! Arboretum staff spent several days preparing and collecting materials for our Holiday Workshops and creating a winter wonderland of festive decorations for our main building. Come enjoy the scenery!
Events
Sunday, December 17th
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Cool Conifers
- Start time: 02:00pm
- End time: 03:00pm
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Enjoy a mug of hot chocolate (or tea!) and meander through Blandy’s conifer collection with a naturalist! Brush up on your conifer id skills and learn about these unique trees! For more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks
Tuesday, January 2nd
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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]
Thursday, January 25th
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Blandy Book Club
- Start time: 01:00pm
- End time: 02:00pm
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For more information, visit: https://blandy.virginia.edu/book-club
Tuesday, February 6th
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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]
Thursday, February 22nd
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Blandy Book Club
- Start time: 01:00pm
- End time: 02:00pm
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For more information, visit: https://blandy.virginia.edu/book-club