News & Updates
- Jefferson Chapter Native Plant Sale, Sunday, April 27 at Ivy Creek Natural Area in Charlottesville
- April Wildflower Walk at Ivy Creek, Saturday, April 19
- Solidagos -- The Keystone Goldenrods: Joey Thompson, a vegetation ecologist for the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Natural Heritage Program, details the distinctions between Virginia's most common goldenrods. See the presentation (4/10/2025).
- Pawpaws - The Forgotten Fruit: Asimina triloba researchers and breeders Neal Peterson and Rodney Dever enlightened us with the history, benefits and current status of the pawpaw. Download presentation. (3/12/2025)
- Get all the news and updates in the Spring 2025 Declaration newsletter! Learn about all of our upcoming events and how you can get involved. (3/6/2025)
- Flora of Virginia 101: Learn more about the Flora of Virginia Project, including a demo of the App. See the presentation and download the cheat sheet. (2/12/2025)
- What Native Bees Need: Sam Droege shares the trees and plants native bees need in order to survive and thrive. See the presentation (video), see the amazing photos (EESC Instagram), and visit Jarrod Fowler’s website (website).
- Native Ferns: With Roger Gettig, Director of Horticulture at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. See the presentation (video) 12/11/2024
- Native Meadows – Possibilities and Pitfalls: View Brian Yoder's presentation (slides) (FAQ) 11/13/2024
- Find more chapter meeting videos at our showcase!
- Update your calendar for upcoming local meetings, presentations, lectures, and other events described in the Jefferson Chapter Events Calendar.
- And keep up with Jefferson chapter activities and discussion on our Facebook Page!
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Plant Sale 2025 — Trillium grandiflorum
Trillium grandiflorum is known as both large-flowered trillium (the flower spans 3-4” across) or great white trillium. It is one of the showiest trilliums in Virginia. It is a woodland plant commonly found in the mountains and enjoys dappled shade and rich soils. Each flower consists of 3 white petals,…
Potting Party Success!
On Sunday, March 30, William Hamersky graciously hosted the Potting Party at his Full Tilt Farm, to pot up member provided divisions of such sale favorites Celandine Poppy, Green and Gold, Robin’s Plantain, Golden Ragwort, Wild Petunia, and White Wood Aster. In the past, nearly half of the plants offered…
Plant Sale 2025 — Podophyllum peltatum
Podophyllum peltatum (Mayapple) is a perennial woodland plant that likes rich moist soils in partial to full shade. The stalks have either one or two large palmate lobed leaves. The blooms are only found on those with two leaves. The plant produces only one white flower which is about an…
Plant Sale 2025 — Lindera benzoin
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