7 Oaks Research Ranch

10/01/2026

Well this is a FIRST......It's a Bobwhite Quail IN the trough! He's standing on the "rock island" we created in the middle. We never know what we're going to see next which makes it a thrilling nature project!

09/18/2026

Wow, gotta mention not to underestimate the "power of the rocks" in your troughs! The birds love to have something to stand on in the water.....and the bees and butterflies use them too! This is a Red-Tailed Hawk.....great stuff!

09/02/2026

It's our first Zone-Tailed Hawk caught on camera.....COOL! We have two nests from this species on the ranch. And make sure to put some rocks in those troughs as the animals will use them....as you can see here!

08/29/2026

The color of outdoor lighting matters. Blue-rich, cool-white LEDs can disrupt nocturnal insects and wildlife, while warmer lighting is a more wildlife-friendly choice.

A simple switch can help protect the night.

08/22/2026

Go AJ Foyt Racing in the Homes For Our Troops #14 driven by Santino Ferrucci…..this will be one huge, unique, historical and FAST race in the nation’s capital…..a first!

Going to be a memorable weekend 🏎️🇺🇸

08/22/2026

🏁🇺🇸 Racing is coming home to the president’s neighborhood. AJ Foyt Racing is teaming up with The White House Historical Association and Homes For Our Troops for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix celebrating America’s 250th with a special podcast episode, an autograph session with Santino Ferrucci at The People’s House (Thurs, Aug 20, 4:30-5:30 PM ET), and exclusive merch benefiting our nation’s wounded veterans and the Association’s mission to preserve and share the history of the White House through education, research and public access. The No. 14 car will proudly carry the White House Historical Association logo all race weekend. See you in DC!

Read more about this partnership here:
https://www.foytracing.com/single-post/aj-foyt-racing-homes-for-our-troops-and-white-house-historical-association-launch-commemorative-cam?utm_campaign=d9cc8bc5-6bd6-4951-9b8e-7b2bc7323fad&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=f12ba0f1-690d-434e-83d0-e36198093aa7

08/21/2026

LOOK, it's a Cara-Cara raptor stopping by for some water....their nickname is the "Mexican Bald Eagle"!

08/21/2026

Artificial light changes more than the way our neighborhoods look.

For many species, darkness is essential. Bright outdoor lighting can disrupt navigation, feeding, pollination, communication, and other natural behaviors that keep For many species, darkness is essential. Bright outdoor lighting can disrupt navigation, feeding, pollination, communication, and other natural behaviors that keep healthy.

When we use light only where and when it's needed, we help protect the wildlife that depends on the night.

08/20/2026

Darkness isn't the absence of nature. It's part of it.

Healthy ecosystems depend on a natural balance of day and night. When darkness disappears, the wildlife, pollinators, and natural rhythms that come alive after sunset are affected too.

Protecting dark skies means protecting the nighttime world that so many species call home.

08/19/2026

Glad to see our partnership with Grassroots Carbon moving forward. They were recently conducting soil samples (1 meter deep) to determine the carbon levels that we will get paid on. If you are a landowner or Tenant (with livestock and at least 300 acres) that would like to know our experience with this process please feel to reach out. This simple program will greatly benefit the ranch financially.....and it could work for your operation too!