Is Blandy Farm open?
The grounds of Blandy Experimental Farm are open from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year.
Is Blandy arboretum open?
The arboretum is open to the public from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year. Entrance is free of charge.
Is the Virginia arboretum open?
The arboretum is open to the public dawn to dusk, 365 days a year, at no charge.
What is the State arboretum of Virginia?
The Virginia State Arboretum stands in the central 172 acres of Blandy Experimental Farm, and surrounds the picturesque Historical Quarters building. Come explore our labelled tree and shrub collections that date back the early 1930’s from all over the world.
How many acres is Blandy Farm?
712 acres
Blandy Experimental Farm Historic District
| Location | US 50/17 S side, 4 mi. W of the Shenandoah R., Boyce, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 39°3′36″N 78°3′53″WCoordinates: 39°3′36″N 78°3′53″W |
| Area | 712 acres (288 ha) |
| Built | c. 1825 |
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Is Boyce VA Safe?
Boyce is in the 92nd percentile for safety, meaning 8% of cities are safer and 92% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Boyce’s proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities. The rate of crime in Boyce is 11.83 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.
How do I get to the Winchester Arboretum?
From Winchester – Take Route 50 East (Exit 313 from I-81), the Arboretum is approximately 10 miles on the right, about 1.5 miles past the intersection of Route 50 and Route 340. From the Previous Site on the Front Royal Loop of the VBWT:
Where can I find warblers in the Boyce area?
Blandy is an excellent spot for migrating warblers in the spring and fall. Winter is the best time to search for American tree, white-crowned, and swamp sparrows, and even loggerhead shrike and short-eared owl show up occasionally. Physical Address: 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, VA 22620 (The main entrance is located on Route 50/17.)
What is the Blandy Arboretum?
Operated by the University of Virginia as part of the Blandy Experimental Farm, the 172-acre arboretum contains more… of oaks, magnolias, maples and pine, a spectacular ginkgo grove, rolling meadowland, mountain vistas and Lake Geo…