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What is Blandy?
Blandy Experimental Farm is a 700-acre research field station affiliated with the University of Virginia's Department of Environmental Sciences.
Blandy's mission is to increase understanding of the natural environment through university research, education, and public outreach.
The State Arboretum occupies the central 172 acres of the property.
Blandy is open 365 days a year, dawn to dusk. Admission is free except during special events.
Media Contacts
Melanie Mullinax
Communications & Events Manager
540-837-1758 Ext. 3-4668
mmullinax@virginia.edu
David E. Carr Director, Blandy Experimental Farm
540-837-1758 Ext. 3-2922
dec5z@virginia.edu
T'ai H. Roulston
Curator, State Arboretum of Virginia
540-837-1758 Ext. 3-4880
tai.roulston@virginia.edu
Anne Marie Chirieleison
Director of FOSA
540-837-1758 Ext. 3-3363
ugj5vs@virginia.edu