Birders love Blandy's varied habitat.
Photo by Jeff Taylor, The Winchester Star
Birders love Blandy's varied habitat.
Photo by Jeff Taylor, The Winchester Star
Blandy Education Project Highlighted by NOAA
Our watershed education project, funded by NOAA’s Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program, is nationally highlighted in recognition of National Environmental Education Week! This project was selected to represent the Chesapeake Bay region (which includes NY, PA, DE, MD, WV, VA, & D.C.) one of 5 watershed regions in the United States with a B-WET program.
Ed Programs- Blandy Backpacks
Pawpaw Named Tree of the Year
Pawpaw Is 2021 State Arboretum Tree of the Year
Native tree produces large, edible fruit
Wildflower ID Walk at Blandy
2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20
Wildflower ID Webinar SOLD OUT
WILDFLOWER IDENTIFICATION WEBINAR
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 8
Garden Fair Advertising And Sponsorship Opportunities
Arbor Vitae, Spring 2021 Newsletter
2021 Garden Fair Tickets on Sale Now - Buy Early and Save $5
Lock in your savings now by purchasing admission to Garden Fair for just $10 per car.
After May 7 or the day of the event the price increases to $15 per car.
Save $5 and spend that money on plants!
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That's all, folks! As of Thursday, November 11th, 95%+ of the trees in the Ginkgo Grove have dropped their leaves. We can look forward to enjoying the austere beauty of the Grove over the coming winter months.
Events
Thursday, December 2nd
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Blandy Sketch Group Meeting
- 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 inspirations for their artwork. The Blandy Sketch Group meets on the first Thursday of the month, and is open to any artist, beginner or professional. For more information, please visit: https://blandysketchgroup.wordpress.com/
Saturday, December 4th
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FOSA Holiday Workshops
- Start time: 09:30am
- End time: 12:00pm
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'Tis the season....to REGISTER for the STATE ARBORETUM'S HOLIDAY WREATH-MAKING WORKSHOPS! Join us in December at Blandy Experimental Farm and the State Arboretum of Virginia 400 Blandy Farm Lane | Boyce, Virginia Register now for one of our popular wreath-making workshops. All materials and instructions are provided. You'll leave with a wreath designed by you to proudly hang at your home this holiday season! Create an original mixed evergreen wreath in either a 12-inch or 20-inch size.12-inch wreathFOSA Members $35 Non-Members $40 20-inch wreath FOSA Members $48 Non-Members $52 Choose from these workshop dates and times: · Saturday, December 4, 9:30 am - Noon · Saturday, December 4, 1:30 - 4:00 pm · Sunday, December 5, 9:30 am - Noon · Sunday, December 5, 1:30 - 4:00 pm · Monday, December 6, 9:30 am - Noon · Monday, December 6, 1:30 - 4:00 pm Capacity is limited, so please register early! Questions? Contact Sue Ridley at 540-837-1758 ext. 224 or [email protected]. Per current University of Virginia guidelines, participants will wearmasks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
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FOSA Holiday Workshops
- Start time: 01:30pm
- End time: 04:00pm
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'Tis the season....to REGISTER for the STATE ARBORETUM'S HOLIDAY WREATH-MAKING WORKSHOPS! Join us in December at Blandy Experimental Farm and the State Arboretum of Virginia 400 Blandy Farm Lane | Boyce, Virginia Register now for one of our popular wreath-making workshops. All materials and instructions are provided. You'll leave with a wreath designed by you to proudly hang at your home this holiday season! Create an original mixed evergreen wreath in either a 12-inch or 20-inch size.12-inch wreathFOSA Members $35 Non-Members $40 20-inch wreath FOSA Members $48 Non-Members $52 Choose from these workshop dates and times: · Saturday, December 4, 9:30 am - Noon · Saturday, December 4, 1:30 - 4:00 pm · Sunday, December 5, 9:30 am - Noon · Sunday, December 5, 1:30 - 4:00 pm · Monday, December 6, 9:30 am - Noon · Monday, December 6, 1:30 - 4:00 pm Capacity is limited, so please register early! Questions? Contact Sue Ridley at 540-837-1758 ext. 224 or [email protected]. Per current University of Virginia guidelines, participants will wearmasks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
Sunday, December 5th
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FOSA Holiday Workshops
- Start time: 09:30am
- End time: 12:00pm
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'Tis the season....to REGISTER for the STATE ARBORETUM'S HOLIDAY WREATH-MAKING WORKSHOPS! Join us in December at Blandy Experimental Farm and the State Arboretum of Virginia 400 Blandy Farm Lane | Boyce, Virginia Register now for one of our popular wreath-making workshops. All materials and instructions are provided. You'll leave with a wreath designed by you to proudly hang at your home this holiday season! Create an original mixed evergreen wreath in either a 12-inch or 20-inch size.12-inch wreathFOSA Members $35 Non-Members $40 20-inch wreath FOSA Members $48 Non-Members $52 Choose from these workshop dates and times: · Saturday, December 4, 9:30 am - Noon · Saturday, December 4, 1:30 - 4:00 pm · Sunday, December 5, 9:30 am - Noon · Sunday, December 5, 1:30 - 4:00 pm · Monday, December 6, 9:30 am - Noon · Monday, December 6, 1:30 - 4:00 pm Capacity is limited, so please register early! Questions? Contact Sue Ridley at 540-837-1758 ext. 224 or [email protected]. Per current University of Virginia guidelines, participants will wearmasks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
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FOSA Holiday Workshops
- Start time: 01:30pm
- End time: 04:00pm
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'Tis the season....to REGISTER for the STATE ARBORETUM'S HOLIDAY WREATH-MAKING WORKSHOPS! Join us in December at Blandy Experimental Farm and the State Arboretum of Virginia 400 Blandy Farm Lane | Boyce, Virginia Register now for one of our popular wreath-making workshops. All materials and instructions are provided. You'll leave with a wreath designed by you to proudly hang at your home this holiday season! Create an original mixed evergreen wreath in either a 12-inch or 20-inch size.12-inch wreathFOSA Members $35 Non-Members $40 20-inch wreath FOSA Members $48 Non-Members $52 Choose from these workshop dates and times: · Saturday, December 4, 9:30 am - Noon · Saturday, December 4, 1:30 - 4:00 pm · Sunday, December 5, 9:30 am - Noon · Sunday, December 5, 1:30 - 4:00 pm · Monday, December 6, 9:30 am - Noon · Monday, December 6, 1:30 - 4:00 pm Capacity is limited, so please register early! Questions? Contact Sue Ridley at 540-837-1758 ext. 224 or [email protected]. Per current University of Virginia guidelines, participants will wearmasks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
Monday, December 6th
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FOSA Holiday Workshops
- Start time: 09:30am
- End time: 12:00pm
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'Tis the season....to REGISTER for the STATE ARBORETUM'S HOLIDAY WREATH-MAKING WORKSHOPS! Join us in December at Blandy Experimental Farm and the State Arboretum of Virginia 400 Blandy Farm Lane | Boyce, Virginia Register now for one of our popular wreath-making workshops. All materials and instructions are provided. You'll leave with a wreath designed by you to proudly hang at your home this holiday season! Create an original mixed evergreen wreath in either a 12-inch or 20-inch size.12-inch wreathFOSA Members $35 Non-Members $40 20-inch wreath FOSA Members $48 Non-Members $52 Choose from these workshop dates and times: · Saturday, December 4, 9:30 am - Noon · Saturday, December 4, 1:30 - 4:00 pm · Sunday, December 5, 9:30 am - Noon · Sunday, December 5, 1:30 - 4:00 pm · Monday, December 6, 9:30 am - Noon · Monday, December 6, 1:30 - 4:00 pm Capacity is limited, so please register early! Questions? Contact Sue Ridley at 540-837-1758 ext. 224 or [email protected]. Per current University of Virginia guidelines, participants will wearmasks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
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FOSA Holiday Workshops
- Start time: 01:30pm
- End time: 04:00pm
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'Tis the season....to REGISTER for the STATE ARBORETUM'S HOLIDAY WREATH-MAKING WORKSHOPS! Join us in December at Blandy Experimental Farm and the State Arboretum of Virginia 400 Blandy Farm Lane | Boyce, Virginia Register now for one of our popular wreath-making workshops. All materials and instructions are provided. You'll leave with a wreath designed by you to proudly hang at your home this holiday season! Create an original mixed evergreen wreath in either a 12-inch or 20-inch size.12-inch wreathFOSA Members $35 Non-Members $40 20-inch wreath FOSA Members $48 Non-Members $52 Choose from these workshop dates and times: · Saturday, December 4, 9:30 am - Noon · Saturday, December 4, 1:30 - 4:00 pm · Sunday, December 5, 9:30 am - Noon · Sunday, December 5, 1:30 - 4:00 pm · Monday, December 6, 9:30 am - Noon · Monday, December 6, 1:30 - 4:00 pm Capacity is limited, so please register early! Questions? Contact Sue Ridley at 540-837-1758 ext. 224 or [email protected]. Per current University of Virginia guidelines, participants will wearmasks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
Tuesday, December 7th
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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]