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We’re getting ready for the 2026 General Assembly session by hosting a General Assembly Preview Charlottesville Watch Party! Join us in person OR virtually to learn about the environmental policies & issues we expect to see during the 2026 session.
👉Register here: app.glueup.com/event/genera...
👉Register here: app.glueup.com/event/genera...
November 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
We’re getting ready for the 2026 General Assembly session by hosting a General Assembly Preview Charlottesville Watch Party! Join us in person OR virtually to learn about the environmental policies & issues we expect to see during the 2026 session.
👉Register here: app.glueup.com/event/genera...
👉Register here: app.glueup.com/event/genera...
Blue Ridge PRISM was honored with a Conservation Commendation from The Garden Club of America, a prestigious award recognizing exceptional leadership and contributions to environmental stewardship.
Read the press release: drive.google.com/file/d/1knl9...
Read the press release: drive.google.com/file/d/1knl9...
October 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Blue Ridge PRISM was honored with a Conservation Commendation from The Garden Club of America, a prestigious award recognizing exceptional leadership and contributions to environmental stewardship.
Read the press release: drive.google.com/file/d/1knl9...
Read the press release: drive.google.com/file/d/1knl9...
EDRR (Early Detection and Rapid Response) Alert!
Galega officinalis has been reported in Maryland. It's blooming now: white-to-lavender-to-pink pea flowers on plants that may reach 4 ft tall.
Please report if you see it:
www.inaturalist.org
www.eddmaps.org
www.invasivespeciesva.org/report-sight...
Galega officinalis has been reported in Maryland. It's blooming now: white-to-lavender-to-pink pea flowers on plants that may reach 4 ft tall.
Please report if you see it:
www.inaturalist.org
www.eddmaps.org
www.invasivespeciesva.org/report-sight...
July 16, 2025 at 1:59 AM
EDRR (Early Detection and Rapid Response) Alert!
Galega officinalis has been reported in Maryland. It's blooming now: white-to-lavender-to-pink pea flowers on plants that may reach 4 ft tall.
Please report if you see it:
www.inaturalist.org
www.eddmaps.org
www.invasivespeciesva.org/report-sight...
Galega officinalis has been reported in Maryland. It's blooming now: white-to-lavender-to-pink pea flowers on plants that may reach 4 ft tall.
Please report if you see it:
www.inaturalist.org
www.eddmaps.org
www.invasivespeciesva.org/report-sight...
July 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Tomorrow (Saturday, 6/7) is Free Fishing Day at Rappahannock County Park. It's a super fun event! Come say hello to Mike Wenger who will be answering all your questions about invasive plants and Blue Ridge PRISM.
Rappahannock County Park
Address: 7 Park Ln, Washington, VA 22747
9 am -3 pm
Rappahannock County Park
Address: 7 Park Ln, Washington, VA 22747
9 am -3 pm
June 6, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Tomorrow (Saturday, 6/7) is Free Fishing Day at Rappahannock County Park. It's a super fun event! Come say hello to Mike Wenger who will be answering all your questions about invasive plants and Blue Ridge PRISM.
Rappahannock County Park
Address: 7 Park Ln, Washington, VA 22747
9 am -3 pm
Rappahannock County Park
Address: 7 Park Ln, Washington, VA 22747
9 am -3 pm
= WEED IT WEDNESDAY =
Youngia japonica (Asiatic False Hawksbeard)
When the soil is moist, PRISM volunteer Mike Wenger uses a fork to remove the "babies" before they flower. He used to have a bunch on his lawn. Mike says "In two years, nearly gone!"
Works best when dealing with a small area.
Youngia japonica (Asiatic False Hawksbeard)
When the soil is moist, PRISM volunteer Mike Wenger uses a fork to remove the "babies" before they flower. He used to have a bunch on his lawn. Mike says "In two years, nearly gone!"
Works best when dealing with a small area.
May 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
= WEED IT WEDNESDAY =
Youngia japonica (Asiatic False Hawksbeard)
When the soil is moist, PRISM volunteer Mike Wenger uses a fork to remove the "babies" before they flower. He used to have a bunch on his lawn. Mike says "In two years, nearly gone!"
Works best when dealing with a small area.
Youngia japonica (Asiatic False Hawksbeard)
When the soil is moist, PRISM volunteer Mike Wenger uses a fork to remove the "babies" before they flower. He used to have a bunch on his lawn. Mike says "In two years, nearly gone!"
Works best when dealing with a small area.
Come say hello to Blue Ridge PRISM at the Rivanna RiverFest this Saturday! We'll be there to answer your invasive plant questions and will conduct mini ID walks throughout the day.
Hope to see you! The weather is going to be beautiful!
More info: www.rivannariver.org/rivanna-rive...
Hope to see you! The weather is going to be beautiful!
More info: www.rivannariver.org/rivanna-rive...
May 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Come say hello to Blue Ridge PRISM at the Rivanna RiverFest this Saturday! We'll be there to answer your invasive plant questions and will conduct mini ID walks throughout the day.
Hope to see you! The weather is going to be beautiful!
More info: www.rivannariver.org/rivanna-rive...
Hope to see you! The weather is going to be beautiful!
More info: www.rivannariver.org/rivanna-rive...
Happy May Day! We hope there are many flowers and plants in your future! Speaking of which:
Have you seen invasive plants for sale at your local garden center? Let us know by filling out the survey form!
Link to the survey => blueridgeprism.org/retail-survey
Thanks for your help!
Have you seen invasive plants for sale at your local garden center? Let us know by filling out the survey form!
Link to the survey => blueridgeprism.org/retail-survey
Thanks for your help!
May 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Happy May Day! We hope there are many flowers and plants in your future! Speaking of which:
Have you seen invasive plants for sale at your local garden center? Let us know by filling out the survey form!
Link to the survey => blueridgeprism.org/retail-survey
Thanks for your help!
Have you seen invasive plants for sale at your local garden center? Let us know by filling out the survey form!
Link to the survey => blueridgeprism.org/retail-survey
Thanks for your help!
We had a great time at our spring invasive workshop in western Albemarle County! Thanks to all of our wonderful attendees for a fun and engaging day.
April 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
We had a great time at our spring invasive workshop in western Albemarle County! Thanks to all of our wonderful attendees for a fun and engaging day.
We are THRILLED to share that HB 1941/SB 1166 has been signed into law by the Governor! These bills are designed to curb invasive plants by supporting informed consumer choices at the point of sale.
Thank you for your support!
Bill in full: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...
Thank you for your support!
Bill in full: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...
March 24, 2025 at 10:37 PM
We are THRILLED to share that HB 1941/SB 1166 has been signed into law by the Governor! These bills are designed to curb invasive plants by supporting informed consumer choices at the point of sale.
Thank you for your support!
Bill in full: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...
Thank you for your support!
Bill in full: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...
March 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
PRISM was invited by Trees Virginia to present a series of workshops about invasive plants and control techniques in Roanoke. We're grateful to this enthusiastic and experienced group, and enjoyed the lively conversation!
March 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
PRISM was invited by Trees Virginia to present a series of workshops about invasive plants and control techniques in Roanoke. We're grateful to this enthusiastic and experienced group, and enjoyed the lively conversation!