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Podcast: The Valley Today
Episode: Exploring Blandy: New Info Center & Upcoming Events
Description: In this episode, host Janet Michael welcomes Melanie Mullinax, Communications and Event Manager for the State Arboretum of Virginia at Blandy Experimental Farm. They discuss various activities, events, and developments at Blandy, including everyday visits, special events, and the recent inauguration of a new information center. Melanie shares details about the Info Center's soft opening in April and official ribbon-cutting ceremony in July. Janet expresses enthusiasm over a new feature in the center, a giant 3D ginkgo tree replica. Melanie also gives insight into why the gift shop was converted into an info center and the role...