Restoring the Oak-Hickory Forest at JK Black Oak
Volume 28 Issue 3, Summer 2023 by Sheila Ferguson and Gerco Hoogeweg If you look at the oak-hickory forest at JK...
Deer Exclosures at JK Black Oak: The Fences Are In
After eight months and five volunteer work days, the three deer exclosure fences have been installed in the oak-hickory forest...
Work Begins on the Third, and Largest, Deer Exclosure
Placing sleeves for metal posts.Photo by SA Ferguson On the May 6 work day led by Gerco Hoogeweg, 14 volunteers...
Create a Wildlife Sanctuary in Your Yard: Audubon at Home
Did you know that Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, in collaboration with Audubon of Northern Virginia, has a cadre of volunteers who...
Plant This, Not That
This very popular presentation on March 14 was given by Julie Borneman, owner of Watermark Woods native plant nursery. She...
Celebrate Earth Day with Native Plants and Invite Your Neighbors
This year Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Spring Native Plant Sale takes place on April 22 — Earth Day. What better way...
Using Lessons Learned to Install a Larger Deer Exclosure
Working on the corner post.Photo by SA Ferguson On December 10, 15 volunteers, including two high school students, met at...
Managing Larger Properties for Birds, Butterflies and People
Courtesy of Plant NOVA Natives The outdoor space on larger properties in Northern Virginia, whether residential or commercial, is typically...
Restore Half Your Lawn to Native to Save Us All
Volume 27 Issue 4, Fall 2022 by Sharon Plummer This article’s headline may sound dramatic and exaggerated, but it is...
Excluding Deer at JK Black Oak and Protecting Trees
On November 5, 26 volunteers from four organizations converged on JK Black Oak for the monthly work day. Joining Loudoun...