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blueridgeprism.bsky.social @blueridgeprism.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

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...

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blueridgeprism.bsky.social @blueridgeprism.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

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...

Image: PRISM founder Rod Walker accepted the award. He is pictured here with board member Jim Hurley.

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blueridgeprism.bsky.social @blueridgeprism.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

CITIZEN SCIENCE OPPORTUNITY Dr. Andrea Weeks will be our August Brown Bag Webinar speaker. She will demonstrate how to collect and submit plant samples for documentation that can be used for future scientific research. More info and free registration here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1478960232...

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Documenting Invasive Plants with Herbaria: A Tutorial with Dr. Andrea Weeks

Join Dr. Andrea Weeks for a deep dive into the world of invasive plants through the lens of herbaria collections.

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blueridgeprism.bsky.social @blueridgeprism.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

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...

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blueridgeprism.bsky.social @blueridgeprism.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

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

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blueridgeprism.bsky.social @blueridgeprism.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

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

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blueridgeprism.bsky.social @blueridgeprism.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

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...

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adventures of a 'bad naturalist,' with paula whyman

AGAIN AND AGAIN, as I was reading the recent book “Bad Naturalist” by Paula Whyman, I kept thinking: Good thing I only have a couple of acres of land. Whyman tackled 200 acres on a

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blueridgeprism.bsky.social @blueridgeprism.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

= 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.

Image: Youngia japonica, by William Hamersky for Blue Ridge PRISM

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blueridgeprism.bsky.social @blueridgeprism.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

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...

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blueridgeprism.bsky.social @blueridgeprism.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

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!

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blueridgeprism.bsky.social @blueridgeprism.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

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

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Invasive Chinese wisteria ID

YouTube video by Blue Ridge PRISM

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blueridgeprism.bsky.social @blueridgeprism.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

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

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Invasive Japanese honeysuckle ID part 1

YouTube video by Blue Ridge PRISM

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blueridgeprism.bsky.social @blueridgeprism.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

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...

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Invasive garlic mustard ID part 1

YouTube video by Blue Ridge PRISM

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blueridgeprism.bsky.social @blueridgeprism.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Short and sweet! Check our our microvideos on how to identify and control incised fumewort! -- Identify Incised Fumewort: youtube.com/shorts/ywxX2... -- Control Incised Fumewort: youtube.com/shorts/nxnKK...

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Identifying invasive incised fumewort

YouTube video by Blue Ridge PRISM

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blueridgeprism.bsky.social @blueridgeprism.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

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.

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blueridgeprism.bsky.social @blueridgeprism.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

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...

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blueridgeprism.bsky.social @blueridgeprism.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

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

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blueridgeprism.bsky.social @blueridgeprism.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

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!

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