Invasive Plants at JK Black Oak
Like most, if not all, natural areas in Northern Virginia, JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary is overrun with invasive plants. ...
Tree Seedlings, Cages, Wood Chips and More for the November Work Day
Watering the newly planted natives.Photo by Sheri Knauer. The November 2 work day at JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary was...
Monitoring the Forest Restoration Project at JK Black Oak
If you’re one of the many volunteers who helped install the deer exclosure fences and tree cages in the oak-hickory...
Long-awaited Planting Day Arrives at JK Black Oak
Volunteers planting in plot 3. Photo by SA Ferguson Restoring the meadows at JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary is a...
Plenty of Species Seen During Nature Walk at JK Black Oak
Pure Green Sweat Bee.Photo by John Denice Nine nature enthusiasts joined walk leaders Kevin and John Denice at JK Black...
Microsoft Grant Awarded for Habitat Restoration and Citizen Science
Volunteers finish the installation of a bluebird box setup. Photo by Nida Davis. Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is excited to announce...
Preparing for the October Work Day
Collecting seed in the east meadow.Photo by SA Ferguson Some work days at JK Black Oak require minimal preparation, while...
Special Projects Work Day at JK Black Oak
Barbed wire fence.Photo by Gerco Hoogeweg Occasionally there is a need for a work day focusing on special projects at...
Plenty of Materials and Volunteers Make for a Successful Work Day
We used 400 feet of four-foot high fencing, 112 wood stakes and 224 zip ties for a successful work day...
Taking Back the Western Meadow from Autumn Olive
Working on clearing Autumn Olive.Photo by SA Ferguson The May 11 work day was the third one we have devoted...