News & Updates
- May Wildflower Walk at Ivy Creek, Saturday, May 17
- Next Jefferson Chapter Meeting: Wilding, Wednesday, June 11 at 7:00PM
Murray Fisher has devoted his life to studying, interpreting, protecting and restoring the natural world; and endeavoring to inspire others to do the same. - The Legacy of Lena Artz
Andrea Weeks, associate professor of botany and director of the Ted R. Bradley Herbarium at George Mason University, shared her ongoing research about Lena Artz and her profound impact on the documentation of Virginia flora. In addition to the presentation recording, download Andrea's paper, and watch a related PBS documentary. - 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 Profile: Chrysogonum virginianum
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Plant Sale Profile: Lobelia cardinalis
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