Kuechmann Park
Volunteers at Kuechmann are clearing away brush from this rare oak woodland to reveal beautiful white oaks.
Ancient Oaks Seedlings – Winter 2015/16
Our winter newsletter is out. Check out the latest news and updates including upcoming events, message from the president, project updates and a variety of other updates.
Join the Great Backyard Bird Count
Do you have a bird feeder? 15 minutes? Then you can help our winter bird population from the comfort of your home this weekend.
Join the AOF as we participate in the 19th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb 12-15. This citizen-scientist program is an easy and fun way to help […]
Trivia Night was a Blast!
We had a blast at our first annual Trivia Night. Over 50 people made teams, played some awesome trivia, bid on raffle baskets and a live auction. It was a truly fun event and all for a good cause- The Ancient Oaks Foundation.
The winning team […]
Boardwalk Project
Boardwalk before(l) and after(r) restoration. The area is now full of sunlight and flowers are thriving. Justin G added handrails on the boardwalk to make it safer.
Community Service Wetlands Project
Community Service building on Telser Road. The wetland after(l) herbiciding of invasive plants and a much needed prescribed burn. Judi is spreading native seeds. Two years later(r), this healthy wetland is home to a variety of wildlife, insects and birds.
Breezewald Prairie Patch Project
Before restoration(l) the patch is choked with weeds. After(r) it’s becoming a favorite of pollinators such as butterflies and bees.
Nature Park Entrance Project
Nature park entrance before(l) and after(r) restoration
Nature Park Project
Nature park before(l) and 7 years after(r) restoration.
Breezewald Prairie Patch is seeded
In spring of 2015 we initiated a meeting between the Village and the townhome developer and worked out a plan to replace the weefd and debris filled area with prairie habitat. We spent the summer ridding the patch of noxious weeds and removed the old fencing. We collected various types of prairie seed and purchased additional seed and […]