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Every Tuesday through October, 9 a.m. to noon – Join staff and volunteers to maintain the herb garden. We provide all the necessary tools. No experience needed. Contact Carrie Ensogna (540) 837-1758 Ext. 289 or email carrieensogna@virginia.edu
Every Wednesday April 1 through October 9 a.m. to noon – Join staff and volunteers to maintain the native plant trail. We provide all the necessary tools. No experience needed. Contact Kim Strader (540) 837-1758 Ext. 234 email kas3a@virginia.edu
Every Thursday April 2 to October, 9 a.m. to noon - Join staff and volunteers to maintain the perennial gardens. We provide all the necessary tools. No experience needed. Contact Carrie Ensogna (540) 837-1758 Ext. 289 email carrieensogna@virginia.edu
Every Thursday April 2 to June 25 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Join staff and volunteers to maintain the native plant trail. We provide all the necessary tools. No experience needed. Contact Kim Strader (540) 837-1758 Ext. 234 email kas3a@virginia.edu
July 6 – 10 9 a.m.–Noon: Blandy Summer Nature Camp Geology Rocks! For rising 1st–4th Graders
The Earth is an amazing place! Explore the world of geology and see how much we can learn from the materials beneath our feet. Campers will discover magical properties of common minerals, make their own edible “rocks,” create a mini-volcano, and even look for signs of ancient life. Join us to find out why scientists never say that rocks are boring!
$65 FOSA members, $80 nonmembers
For families registering for more than one child or camp: $55 FOSA members; $70 nonmembers
July 8 6 p.m. Summer Research Seminar
Micky Eubanks
of
Texas A & M University will
explain pervasive invasives and the power of positive species interactions in arthropod communities.
Seminars are free and open to the public, a potluck dinner follows each seminar. Please bring a dish if you can join us for dinner.
July 9 10 - 11:30 a.m. Deceitful Flowers & Thieving Bees
Steve Carroll, State Arboretum of Virginia
Flowers use many tricks to attract pollinators: They “lie” about nectar, provide landing guides, and mimic female insects. Bees bite through flowers and extract rewards without transferring pollen. Come discover treachery in the garden!
$6 FOSA Members, $8 nonmembers; reservations encouraged.
 July 11 7 p.m. Blandy Summer Concert Series: 'Gary Smallwood and Friends'
The Blandy Summer Concert Season continues with Gary Smallwood and Friends, performing classic rock, soulful blues and just "Flat out Guitar Rock." Concerts are held in the outdoor Margaret Byrd Stimpson Amphitheater, so bring a picnic basket and a blanket or lawn chairs; no seating is provided. In case of rain concerts move inside the library. Visit www.garysmallwood.com for more information.
$7 adults, $2 ages 6-12; under 6 or over 100 FREE
July 13 - 17 9 a.m.–Noon Blandy Summer Nature Camp Our Planet Watch For rising 1st–4th Graders
The planet we live on is one of a kind. Campers will learn about rare and wonderful plants and animals, and new and fun ways to better protect them. We will create recycled art, make puppets to represent endangered animals, go on scavenger hunts, and make and use a solar oven. Learning to care for the environment has never been so much fun!
$65 FOSA members, $80 nonmembers
For families registering for more than one child or camp: $55 FOSA members; $70 nonmembers
July 15 6 p.m. Summer Research Seminar
Heather Peckham Griscom
of
James Madison
University will
talk about reintroduction of blight-resistant American Chestnut. Seminars are free and open to the public, a potluck dinner follows each seminar. Please bring a dish if you can join us for dinner.
July 18 9 - 10:30 a.m. The Blandy Blues
Kaycee Lichliter & Glenny Comer
Explore the lives of Eastern Bluebirds and other cavity nesters. Hear about habitat requirements, life-history traits, nest box construction, nest monitoring, and current research. We’ll observe bluebirds, so bring binoculars and wear comfortable shoes.
$6 FOSA Members, $8 nonmembers; reservations encouraged.
July 20 - 24 9 a.m.–Noon Blandy Summer Nature Camp EcoExplorers For rising 5th–8th Graders
Scientists love to ask questions. During EcoExplorers, campers will identify questions and work with Blandy scientists to answer these questions using observation and experiments. Are you curious about wetlands, the insects that call these habitats home, or the flowers that bloom in summer? Come full of questions, and be prepared for the thrill of discovery.
$65 FOSA members, $80 nonmembers
For families registering for more than one child or camp: $55 FOSA members; $70 nonmembers
July 22 6 p.m. Summer Research Seminar
Rebecca Forkner
of
George Mason University
will talk about
plant chemistry and herbivory. Seminars are free and open to the public, a potluck dinner follows each seminar. Please bring a dish if you can join us for dinner.
July 25 7 p.m. Blandy Summer Concert Series: Open Microphone Night
The Blandy Summer Concert Season wraps up the season with our popular Open Microphone Night. Performers are invited to bring their instruments and cords and plug into our sound system. A signup sheet will be available at the gate beginning at 6 p.m. No advance signup. Concerts are held in the outdoor Margaret Byrd Stimpson Amphitheater, so bring a picnic basket and a blanket or lawn chairs; no seating is provided. In case of rain concerts move inside the library.
$7 adults, $2 ages 6-12; under 6 or over 100 FREE
Performers admitted FREE
July 27 - 31 9 a.m.–Noon Blandy Summer Nature Camp Agricultural Science For rising 9th–12th Graders
During this week we will focus on the science of agriculture. We’ll hear from experts who will help us understand scientific studies and advances that affect how farmers operate. We’ll explore these ideas using experiments and hands-on demonstrations. Possible topics include bio-diesel as a fuel source, soil conservation practices, genetics, and land conservation.
$65 FOSA members, $80 nonmembers
For families registering for more than one child or camp: $55 FOSA members; $70 nonmembers
August 6 7 - 9 p.m. Walden: The Movie
View this original, new film, recently aired on PBS, in which Thoreau and Emerson are portrayed as they play out Thoreau’s last two days at Walden. Join in refreshments and discussion following the movie.
$6 FOSA Members, $8 nonmembers; reservations encouraged.
August 20 10 - 11:30 a.m. Blandy’s Remarkable Ginkgoes
Steve Carroll, State Arboretum of Virginia
Blandy has one of the largest Ginkgo groves in the U.S. Ginkgo is used in medicine, cooking, and urban planting, but may be best known for its smelly seeds! Hear more, then walk out to our grove of more than 300 trees.
$6 FOSA Members, $8 nonmembers; reservations encouraged.
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