Native species of oak trees are abundant across our region. Northern Red Oaks and White Oaks in particular are among our most dominant keystone species, contributing to the ecosystem in ways that are mighty indeed.
Wildlife Sanctuary Almanac: Use - and Lose - Nandina
Wildlife Sanctuary Almanac: Grow a Winter Bird Feeder
Now is the time to clean and fill the feeders to help birds make a living when other food sources are scarce. It’s also time to think about providing next year’s winter bird food by planting more native plants, including native grasses, wildflowers, and woody plants, such as shrubs, vines and trees, that provide sustenance all winter long.
Wildlife Sanctuary Almanac: It's Time for Goldenrods
Wildlife Sanctuary Almanac: Growing Virginia Native Plants from Seed
Wildlife Sanctuary Almanac: Creating Habitat for Butterflies
Wildlife Sanctuary Almanac: Pollinators
Wildlife Sanctuary Almanac: Backyard Birdathon!
Beyond the Spray: Creating Safer, Biodiverse Habitats Without Mosquito Pesticides
Wildlife Sanctuary Almanac: Wildlife-Friendly Spring Garden Cleanup
Wildlife Sanctuary Almanac: Winter Bird Feeders and Bird Baths
Wildlife Sanctuary Almanac: Sanctuary for Chickadees
Wildlife Sanctuary Almanac: Where Do They Go?
Wildlife Sanctuary Almanac: Grow your own bird feeder for migrating birds
Fall-fruiting native shrubs and trees not only provide nutritious, fatty berries for birds, but also display beautiful fall color. That’s not for our benefit: what’s called foliar fruit flagging is the way the plants signal to birds that fruits are ripe and ready for plucking—just in time for migration.
