And Then There Were Three…

And Then There Were Three…

After many years as a wildlife rehabilitator who did not take in opossums I am now caring for three of them. This fall the first young male opossum (Octavo) came to us after being attacked by a dog. His tiny face was covered with wounds and he also had a severe upper...
Safe Places

Safe Places

For as long as I can remember I have wanted to nurture and care for animals. As a child, when the weather turned bad outside I would ask my mom if we could bring them all inside, out of the cold or rain. Now as an adult my wish has been fulfilled. In addition to...
Nature’s Television

Nature’s Television

Years ago when I was guiding a group of campers around the Nook we stopped at an old picnic table beside my small grove of pines. I instructed the group of children to climb up on the table and find a spot facing the pines. As we sat there quietly for a moment I...
Just Sitting

Just Sitting

One of the best stress relievers I know of is simply sitting outside. In the early morning, after putting food out for all the creatures I return to my house for a cup of freshly brewed coffee. As I sit down in my old metal garden chair I am transformed by the...