Come and learn safe and effective methods for controlling woody invasive trees, shrubs, and vines such as multiflora rose, autumn olive and Japanese honeysuckle. After this hands-on training, volunteers will spend time managing the invasive plants in the Preserve and … Continue reading →
Bring your lunch and snorkel for an hour dive into aquatic invasive plants! Blue Ridge PRISM will be joined by a panel of experts who will discuss aquatic invasive plants. Aquatic invasive plants are plants that have been introduced into … Continue reading →
Join PRISM’s knowledgeable staff and volunteers in the field to learn invasive plant ID, herbicide safety, basic management strategies, and a how-to for manual/chemical control techniques. This summer workshop will take place on Friday, August 25th from 10 am – … Continue reading →
Join Natali Walker at Sky Meadows State Park to celebrate the Park's 40th Anniversary. Natali will be hosting a PRISM information table. She will be ready to talk to you about invasive plants. *************** It wouldn’t be a party without … Continue reading →
A huge selection of native plants will be available from four native plant nurseries: Nature By Design, Hill House Farm & Nursery, Watermark Woods and Seven Bends Nursery. The Sale takes place at the visitor parking lot (access via main entrance on Old Waterford Road) … Continue reading →
Visit PRISM volunteer William Hamersky at Monticello’s plant nursery, the Center for Historic Plants. He will be ready to answer your questions and share PRISM fact sheets and information. Look for the Blue Ridge PRISM Table. We hope to see … Continue reading →
Join Blue Ridge PRISM staff at Devils Backbone Basecamp to raise a pint of Vienna Lager! We will be hosting an information table at Basecamp and hope to see you there! Devils Backbone is partnering with PRISM during the month … Continue reading →
Join Natali Walker of Blue Ridge PRISM on October 5th in Loudoun County at Roszell Chapel UMC. She will tell you what invasive plants are and important steps to take for managing them on your own property. Event is free, … Continue reading →
Visit PRISM volunteer Mary Lee Epps at Monticello’s plant nursery, the Center for Historic Plants. She will be ready to answer your questions and share PRISM fact sheets and information. Look for the Blue Ridge PRISM Table. We hope to … Continue reading →
Join PRISM’s knowledgeable staff and volunteers in the field to learn invasive plant ID, herbicide safety, basic management strategies, and a how-to for manual/chemical control techniques. This fall workshop will take place on Friday, Oct 20th from 10:00 am – … Continue reading →
Our online workshop will provide an introduction to invasive plants and will help you to confidently identify different species in the autumn and winter seasons. This session will take place via Zoom and will include a Q&A period with PRISM … Continue reading →
During our online workshop, we will teach you how to best manage invasive plants during the autumn and winter seasons. This workshop will take place via Zoom and will include a Q&A period with PRISM experts. Topics covered in this … Continue reading →
Join us on November 1 via Zoom for our Fall Meeting when we welcome John Scrivani as our speaker. His full presentation title is "Restoring the American Chestnut to the 21st-Century Forest: Fire Suppression, Forest Mesophication, Climate Change, and Invasive … Continue reading →
From our partner Nature Forward: Yes, in My HOA Back (And Front) Yard! ONLINE: November 16 @ 7pm Join nature writer and Humane Gardener founder Nancy Lawson as she hosts a panel discussion among leading experts who have been on … Continue reading →
If you are attending the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation's 2023 Annual Convention & Meeting of Voting Delegates, stop by and see Blue Ridge PRISM. We will be hosting a table in the exhibitor area and available to answer your burning … Continue reading →
