The Slave Dwelling Project comes to Blandy
Blandy Experimental Farm, Belle Grove, Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park, the Clarke County Historical Association, and the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley team up to welcome The Slave Dwelling Project for four events over three days that use storytelling and li
GinkgoFest tickets for Saturday, Oct. 29 on sale now!
Back to School = Back to Blandy
It’s back-to-school time, and Blandy’s environmental education team has some book recommendations that encourage scientific exploration, discovery, and stewardship of our natural world.
Sick plant? Contact your local extension office!
Sick plant at home? Want help with a diagnosis? Contact your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office (https://ext.vt.edu/offices.html) for help!
To protect the unique specimens in the arboretum’s collection and reduce the spread of plant pests and diseases, PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY OUTSIDE PLANT MATERIAL TO BLANDY.
Thanks so much for your help keeping our plants happy and healthy!
Butterfly Bonanza!
Join us for the Butterflies in your Backyard program Saturday, August 27th from 10:00-11:30 to learn all about native butterflies! Register here: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/summerfall-programs-workshops-walks
Gingko Guide Training Set For October 16
Blandy’s Ginkgo Grove attracts thousands of visitors each fall – many of whom are visiting Blandy for the first time. We are actively recruiting volunteers (“Ginkgo Guides”) to help introduce visitors to the Ginkgo Grove and to Blandy’s grounds this fall.
Ginkgo Guides should expect to attend a two-hour orientation session Sunday, October 16th, from 2 to 4 PM, and to work one or more three-hour shifts during weekends in October and early November.
The training session will cover:
What's Blooming at Blandy This Summer
What's Blooming at Blandy this Summer? Milweeds, blackberries, rattlesnake master, prickly pear, and more!
The Extraordinary, Enigmatic Milkweed
Milkweed is the sole host plant for the caterpillars of the beautiful, threatened monarch butterfly and efforts to preserve this butterfly have brought this once overlooked plant into the public consciousness.
What's Blooming at Blandy?
Mayapples, buckeyes, Irises and more are blooming at Blandy! Click here for more info.
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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 a car load in advance, $15 at the gate.
Events
Tomorrow
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Spring Wildflower Walk
- Start time: 01:00pm
- End time: 02:30pm
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Discover Virginia’s spring wildflowers! For more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks
Thursday, April 25th
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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]