Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy

JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary Open House
2026-09-27 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Please Note: Pets are not allowed at the sanctuary.
Experience the beauty of JK Black Oak firsthand and learn more about the vernal pools, restoration projects and ongoing community science projects. During this open house, the sanctuary is open to the public with no registration required.
Stop by the Loudoun Wildlife booth to learn about our programs and our advocacy efforts to protect JK Black Oak from the Rt. 15 Lucketts bypass. Then take a walk along the trails. Four of the trails will be open for self-guided tours with information signs along the way and roving volunteers to answer questions. Please note that entry to the trails closes at 2:30 pm.
Parking will be in the field at the corner of Stumptown and Newvalley Church Roads in Lucketts, and a volunteer will direct you to the entrance of the sanctuary.
Although you will be walking on mowed trails, ticks may still be present and insect repellant is recommended.
In conjunction with the open house, there is a nature walk at 11:00am.
Questions: Contact info@loudounwildlife.org

Work Day at JK Black Oak
2026-10-03 08:30 - 11:30
JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful 89-acre wildlife preserve located in Lucketts. Loudoun Wildlife purchased the property in 2020 to preserve this globally rare wetland community. The plan for this work day is to plant native trees and shrubs around the LeSabre vernal pool. Additional information and directions to the site will be provided a few days prior to the work day. Due to the environmentally sensitive habitat and rare species, JK Black Oak is not open for general public access. 20 volunteers needed – minimum age 16 . Registration required.
Please note: Work days require physical activity, which may be strenuous, such as digging and sawing in weedy, overgrown areas. Please be aware that poison ivy and ticks may present. Long sleeves and pants, gardening gloves and insect repellant are recommended. If you do not enjoy working in these types of conditions, you should seek out other volunteer opportunities.
Questions: Contact sferguson@loudounwildlife.org.
Registration will open by October 1.

Work Day at JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary
2026-11-07 09:00 - 12:00
JK Black Oak Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful 89-acre wildlife preserve located in Lucketts. On this work day, we’ll be working at the Pin Oak vernal pool planting native trees and shrubs and removing Autumn Olive that has sprouted up inside the exclosure fence. Additional information and directions to the site will be provided a few days prior to the work day. Due to the environmentally sensitive habitat and rare species, JK Black Oak is not open for general public access. 20 volunteers needed – volunteers must be at least 16 years old to participate. Registration required.
Please note: Work days require physical activity, which may be strenuous, such as digging and sawing in weedy, overgrown areas. Please be aware that poison ivy and ticks may present. Long pants and sturdy closed-toe shoes are required. Gardening/work gloves and insect repellant are recommended. If you do not enjoy working in these types of conditions, you should seek out other volunteer opportunities.
Questions: Contact sferguson@loudounwildlife.org.
Registration will open by October 1.
