"Nature's Lawnmowers" Take Up Temporary Residence
At Blandy To Help Reclaim Land From Invasive Species
After removing a dense blanket of autumn olive and buckthorn on two acres along Loop Road this spring, we're now working to control the new growth of the same invasive trees and shrubs we worked so hard to remove. Learn more about our 'organic' method -- hungry goats! -- in this story from Assistant Curator Jack Monsted.
Pictured above: One of the research teams who scoured the mountains this summer for an elusive bumble bee.
42 Sites and 1,825 Bumble Bees: The Search for the Rusty Patched Bumblebee
Ta'i Roulston, Arboretum Curator, gives a first-hand account of this summer's search for the rusty patched bumble bee, a rare species. A team surveyed 42 different sites across the region and captured 1,825 bees. Did they find THE one they were looking for?
25 Years of Unique Experiences for Blandy's Director
Blandy's long-time Director David Carr took a chance on a new job back in 1996. Here, he looks back on 25 years of change.
Members of the 2000 REU program.
Blandy's Surprising Pawpaw Connection
Ariel Firebaugh, Director of Scientific Engagement, writes about Blandy's surprising connection to pawpaw royalty and the pilgrimage she recently took to find some of the descendants.
It's a Party! Join Us To Celebrate One of Blandy's Spectacular Crown Jewels
Tickets are now on sale for GinkgoFest, an unforgettable evening in Blandy's Ginkgo Grove! Wander among the beautiful ginkgoes, enjoy a festive drink and delicious food, and sing along to live music from "The Blue Ridge Bard."
Pictured above: Arboretum Curator T'ai Roulston, REU students Lindsey Monteith and Skye Austin, and REU mentor/faculty Rebecca Forkner.
REU Students Recognized with Callahan Awards
Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) students Lindsey Monteith and Skye Austin were recognized with Tom Callahan Undergraduate Research Awards. The students presented their research findings in August after spending 11 weeks working with faculty mentors in this summer's program.
Outdoor Activities Weave Together Literacy and Science-Based Discovery
How do you get a third-grader interested in soil and worms? You make a worm sundae, of course! Lillian Ledford, Environmental Educator, shares some of Blandy's favorite resources for engaging kids with science, including a curated list of recommended reading for pK-12 students that has proved popular with teachers and parents alike.
Students get outside the classroom to add native plants to their school's garden which will attract pollinators.
Intern Studies Pollinator-Friendly Solar Energy
In addition to tending gardens at Blandy this summer, horticultural intern Reagan Johnson was studying how to incorporate renewable energy technologies into natural landscapes. Here, she shares more about what she learned about agrivoltaics.
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year at Blandy! Holiday Workshops Begin December 3
It may be hard to believe, but the holidays are right around the corner! Registration for Blandy's popular Holiday Workshops will open in early November. FOSA members receive priority notice, so be sure to become a member or renew your membership today!
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