Battle with Autumn Olive Continues at JK Black Oak
Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) was introduced in this country in 1830 as an ornamental shrub and cultivated for wildlife habitat...
ADVOCACY ALERT: Prevent Route 15 Bypass Through JK Black Oak
UPDATE: The informational packet for the Planning Commission’s public hearing has been published. View it here. Staff recommends “consideration of...
The Amphibians of JK Black Oak
Volume 26 Issue 4, Fall 2021 by Jenny Erickson Amphibians, consisting in our area of frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts,...
Landfill or Vernal Pool at JK Black Oak?
On November 6 Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, together with the Lucketts Ruritan Club, held the first trash clean-up day at JK...
Teamwork is Key to Plant Rescue at JK Black Oak
When it comes to making things happen with Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy (LWC), it’s all about teamwork. A case in point...
Restoring JK Black Oak’s Western Meadow
JK Black Oak’s western meadow is one of the first sights visitors see when visiting the property. In the past...
Sachems Galore at JK Black Oak
Sachem butterfly.Photo by Gerco Hoogeweg The first Birds, Butterflies and Dragonflies walk at JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary was held...
‘Say Cheese’: Animals at JK Black Oak Smile for Trail Cameras
Volume 26 Issue 3, Summer 2021 by Allison Gallo, JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary Committee Co-Chair, and Bryan Henson, Assistant...
Amphibian Walk at JK Black Oak Finds Two Frog Species
Juvenile Garter Snake.Photo by Amy Ulland The July 24 night walk led by Jenny Erickson at the JK Black Oak...
Amphibian Walk Finds More Than Just Frogs
It was a rather warm and muggy night for the amphibian walk on June 26. Fortunately, the heavy rains of...