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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...

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...

Our briefing book paper for the upcoming 2026 General Assembly session is now online: vcnva.org/agenda-item/...

Join us this Friday at noon. (We'll record it, too!) Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/1478960232...

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...

Hey, it's summer! mailchi.mp/blueridgepri...

Check out our library of invasive plant reels! www.youtube.com/@BlueRidgePR...

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

Have you seen invasive plants for sale at your local garden center? Let us know by filling out the survey form! Link: virginiainvasives.org Thanks for your help!

Thanks @paulawhyman.bsky.social! "There’s an organization called Blue Ridge PRISM, which even though Blue Ridge is in the name, they get people from all over the world tuning into their webinars about invasive plants." --> Join us for our summer webinar on 7/16: www.eventbrite.com/e/1320623794...

= 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.

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...

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!

Identifying invasive Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) youtube.com/shorts/ZgmVb... Invasive Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) invading a woodland youtube.com/shorts/E5Iol... #invasive #invasiveplants #blueridgeprism #virginia #chinesewisteria

Identifying invasive Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) -- Part 1 youtube.com/shorts/STiYv... Identifying invasive Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) -- Part 2 youtube.com/shorts/DX2nM... #invasive #invasiveplants #blueridgeprism #virginia #japanesehoneysuckle

Garlic Mustard reels! Identifying invasive Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata) Pt 1: youtube.com/shorts/LCC-N... Identifying invasive Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata) Pt 2: youtube.com/shorts/_DdLt... How to control invasive Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata): youtube.com/shorts/Ex6Td...

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...

Weed Alert: Callery Pear Identify now in early spring. mailchi.mp/blueridgepri...

Coming up on 4/16-- free webinar on native plant restoration www.eventbrite.com/e/1205696052...

Coming up on 3/30-- in-person workshop in western Albemarle County www.eventbrite.com/e/1247714600...

Coming up on 3/26-- free webinar www.eventbrite.com/e/1256932953...

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!