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.
Plein Air at the Arboretum Festival Sept. 27-30
Plein Air at the Arboretum 2023 is the State Arboretum of Virginia's inaugural plein air event. NOVA Plein Air Artists is proud and honored to partner with Blandy Experimental Farm/State Arboretum of Virginia in Boyce, VA on this fun, artistic venture.
Frenzy of Digger Bees
A wall comes alive with a frenzy of digger bees! Come check out the action. Click for more information.
New StoryWalk Book & Route!
Thanks to our partners at Winchester Community StoryWalks® , we're ready to roll out a brand new (bilingual!) StoryWalk®---Forest: ¡salvemos los bosques! by Brendan Kearney!
For the next few months, you can read all about the rainforest adventures of Finn and his dog Skip a page at a time as you explore the Native Plant Trail Meadow at Blandy.
2023 Tree of the Year: Allegheny Serviceberry
The State Arboretum of Virginia Names the 2023 Tree of the Year: Allegheny Serviceberry
Garden Fair Tickets On Sale Now!
New climate change talk just in time for Earth Day
Horses
What's Blooming at Blandy in March
Several star magnolia trees can be found blooming in the Magnolia family section of the arboretum. Find their flowing white blooms beginning mid-March. Visit our What's in Bloom page for more early bloomers you're likely to see at Blandy this month.
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Shop nearly 60 vendors for the very best selection of native plants, annuals, perennials, herbs, trees, shrubs, garden tools, nature-inspired crafts and more. Food, music, children’s activities, and educational opportunities too! Tickets $10/car in advance, $15/car at the gate.
Events
Tomorrow
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Blandy Plein Air Club
- Start time: 10:00am
- End time: 12:00pm
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For most currentinformation and to join, visit Blandy Plein Air Group on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/905133831240145
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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
Friday, April 26th
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Neotropical Migrants Bird Walk
- Start time: 08:00am
- End time: 10:00am
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Scout for migrating birds! For more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks
Thursday, May 2nd
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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/
Tuesday, May 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 [email protected]
Tuesday, May 14th
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Conservation Easements for Small and Large Rural Properties
- Start time: 07:00pm
- End time: 08:30pm
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Visit our website for more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks