The State Arboretum of Virginia has named the American Sycamore as its 2022 Tree of the Year. The sycamore was selected for its value as one of the largest trees in the eastern U.S. and for its exfoliating bark which creates a beautiful, mottled layer of light greens, grays, and browns. Read more about the Arboretum's Tree of the Year program here.
Summertime is a great time to take advantage of a program, workshop or walk at Blandy! Check out our latest program announcements and sign up today.
More than 300 gardens participate in the Reciprocal Admissions Program (RAP) with the American Horticulture Association. One of the benefits of your current FOSA membership is special admission privileges and discounts at participating gardens throughout North America.
With a breathtakingly beautiful view of the Native Plant Trail meadow and the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Peetwood Pavilion for Environmental Education has become one of the most popular locations at Blandy since it first opened in 2005. Located about 50 yards east of the visitor parking lot, Peetwood Pavilion is primarily used for Blandy’s K-12 school programs. Over the winter it’s received a major facelift, funded with the support of the University of Virginia’s Arboretum and Landscape Committee as well as the Foundation of the State Arboretum.
Update: This StoryWalk® was removed at the end of February. Stay tuned for more seasonal StoryWalks® in the future!
For the next few weeks, you can enjoy a good book and learn about wintertime wildlife while you walk along the Native Plant Trail!
Blandy's new winter StoryWalk® consists of a series of signs spaced at regular intervals. Each sign bears one page of Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner. You and the young naturalist in your life can read the book a page at a time as you walk along the trail.
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.
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For more information, visit: https://blandy.virginia.edu/book-club
Tomorrow
Scout for migrating birds! For more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks
Thursday, May 2nd
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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Tuesday, May 14th
Visit our website for more information and to register: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/programs-workshops-walks
