"In wildness is the preservation of the world."....Thoreau

Tips: Do's and Don'ts

DO-Put covers on chimneys. Birds and mammals become trapped in them and die.

DO-Use environmentally friendly gardening and lawn care techniques.

DO-return nestling birds to their nest. If nest has been destroyed, make a replacement that will NOT retain water. Hang in close proximity to original nest.

DO-Contact us if the young of any species has sustained an injury or you know (have seen the deceased) the mother is dead.

DO-Take a turtle across the road it is attempting to cross but only in the direction it is headed.

DON'T: ............................................

DON'T-Attempt to feed or water any wild species. You may do far more harm than good.

DON'T-Forget an animal can have rabies and not show any signs of the disease.

DON'T-Attempt to handle an injured adult. Pain and fear can cause the creature to inflict serious injury to you.

DON'T-Assume young rabbits or deer fawns are orphaned when you see them alone. Their mothers often leave them during the day.

DON'T-Ever try to keep a wild animal as a pet. They will NOT adjust to life in captivity and will become extremely aggressive with maturity. Keeping wildlife is illegal under state and federal laws...the penalties for breaking these laws are severe.

DON'T-Attempt to "rescue" a young rabbit. They are independent when they are approximately 4 inches in length and no longer need a mother.

DON'T-Touch a young squirrel that has fallen from it's nest. The mother is able to retrieve her baby.

DON'T-Attempt to select a "good, safe place" for a turtle. They are territorial and will travel to their home range regardless of your intentions.