Rewildings

02/15/2026

They set the live trap after a chicken was predated and they got our usual response: "live-trapping doesn't work...you have to repair the enclosure to avoid more predators from accessing...."

Instead of becoming hostile about our response which aims to help ALL animals, they assured us that they would RELEASE THE OPOSSUM RIGHT BACK ON-SITE after repairing their chicken enclosure however noticed injuries, illiciting them to contact us for rehab help first.

✨️We want to applaud this mindset✨️. This is the way. Accidents happen with enclosures not being secure. Taking the time to fix them properly ensures the best outcome for your birds. But it takes time, knowledge and money--- things live-trapping avoids as a bandaide fix.

Displacing wildlife into unfamiliar territories is a death sentence during winter especially. The research reports mortality rates around 80%, period.

It's not "respecting wildlife" or "loving animals" to live-trap even if your intent is good. When we know better, we do better, if we truly care.

This is a reminder to the people who need to hear it.

02/15/2026

Sundays are snuggle days ❤️🐾

02/15/2026

02/15/2026

Let your heart remember the many different types of love we are capable of. Love is not just romance, but soulful, altruistic, appreciative, devoted and so much more. This can apply to everything from experiences and moments, to nature and animals, to people and places. Romantic love is just a sliver of our experience that lights up the deep center of our being. Happy Valentines Day ❤️

02/14/2026

Embrace the science. The old ways has got to go!

02/14/2026

Stop a Ban on Feeding of Community Cats in Alpena, Michigan!

02/14/2026

02/13/2026

Let nature sleep, just cause you want spring doesn’t mean everyone should have to leap out of bed. ❤️

Well-meaning gardeners often harm native bees during late-winter cleanup. These six common habits destroy the pollinators you want to protect.
Cutting stems too early removes mason and leafcutter bee larvae still developing inside.
Raking bare soil destroys mining bee tunnels and crushes dormant ground-nesters.
Clearing leaf litter exposes bumblebee queens to cold snaps before they're ready.
Tilling beds in early spring kills larvae that haven't emerged from soil chambers.
Removing dead wood eliminates shelter for cavity-nesting bees that wake last.
Spreading mulch everywhere buries ground-nester exit holes and traps emerging bees.
The urge to tidy up is strong. But dormant bees need your patience more than your effort.

02/12/2026

Love this this place!!

02/12/2026

Our Alpena Seed Library is ready for a refresh — and your garden extras can make all the difference! If you have leftover or saved seeds from your vegetables, fruits, herbs, or flowers, consider sharing them with the community.

Seeds should be labeled with the plant name and the year they were gathered. Donations can be dropped off at the library’s front desk.

The Alpena Seed Library, established in 2019, is open to gardeners of all levels. From first-time planters to seasoned green thumbs. You’ll find it on the first floor of the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library.

Let’s keep growing together! 🌼🌿