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Our landscapes and gardens are integral to humans, offering up an immediate opportunity for us to connect with nature. Increasingly, we are incorporating more native, local flora in our designs and plantings at OSGF, which creates better habitats for insects, wildlife and more. Read to learn more about the process of creating the Rokeby Wildlife Garden (which will be the first of many) and a few of the species that were planted.
Read MoreAmerican Kestrels are in decline across their native range, for reasons that are not well understood by researchers. Read about how environmental organizations in Northern Virginia are working to build their population and learn more about them.
Read MoreIn honor of National Wildlife Day this year, we’re celebrating some of the unsung - but no less important - pollinators that we see flitting and crawling among Oak Spring’s flowering plants.
Read MoreRead about Oak Spring’s first Bioblitz - an event in which dauntless naturalists identified as many species as possible on our 700-acre property in a (long!) day.
Read MoreMany plant and animal species have incredibly close relationships, depending on each other for food, shelter, reproduction, and more. Read about several trees and grasses that support native birds.
Read MoreSince we won’t get another chance for 17 years, Oak Spring’s staff and residents decided to celebrate the Brood X emergence with a cicada cook out. Get the recipes here, and watch the video to learn about these fascinating insects - and find out what they tasted like!
Read MoreThey’re coming! Read about what gardeners, farmers, and others can expect from these 17-year cicadas.
Read MoreTo celebrate National Bird Day, we’re highlighting a few simple ways you can make your yard or garden a haven for birds this winter.
Read MorePlanting a woodland garden can be a great way to help control invasive species, as well as create a peaceful oasis on your property. Read our tips for getting starting in this latest blogpost.
Read MoreOver 100 bird species have been observed at the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, and in this blogpost, we tell you about just a few of them in anticipation of our Facebook “virtual birding” event.
Read MoreNature can be enormously beneficial for your mental and physical health, especially in difficult times - but enjoying it while staying at home can be a challenge. In this latest blogpost, we’re listing several free and low-cost ways to enjoy the natural world from your house or apartment.
Read MoreFor Oak Spring’s landscapers, ensuring that the land is primed for native species has meant transforming hundreds of acres of former horse pastures into wild meadow and forest. While not an easy task, it has been one full of surprises, challenges, and opportunities for study and experimentation. Here are some of the current projects they’ve been working on.
Read MoreThanks to our dedicated team of gardeners, Oak Spring enjoys four seasons of beauty, color and blooms throughout its grounds. Take a look at the slideshow below to see how our gardens have transformed over the past few autumn months!
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