A winter scene with trees and snow
A winter scene with trees and snow

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. 

80+ Artists to Participate in Plein Air Festival September 27-30

August 7, 2023 -- Stephanie.Swaim

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.

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Events

Today

  1. Blandy Photography Club Meeting

Thursday, December 5th

  1. Blandy Sketch Group
    • Start time: 12:30pm
    • End time: 03:30pm

    • 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 at an alternate location. No meeting will be held at Blandy this month.Visit our website for more info- https://blandysketchgroup.wordpress.com/

Friday, December 13th

  1. December Bird Walk

Sunday, December 15th

  1. Cozy Conifer Mysteries

Monday, December 16th

  1. Starting a wildflower patch from seed