Comments for Inner-Wilderness.com http://inner-wilderness.com/blog Transform Your Relationship With the Natural World Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:24:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Workshop: Fox-walking elicits dog growl! by Riverwoods Dog Walker http://inner-wilderness.com/blog/2009/08/10/workshop-fox-walking-ellicits-dog-growl/comment-page-1/#comment-331 Riverwoods Dog Walker Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:24:08 +0000 http://inner-wilderness.com/blog/?p=915#comment-331 I just had to say.. I think you have a wonderful website. Its obvious that your adicted to dogs.. just like me. I just had to say.. I think you have a wonderful website. Its obvious that your adicted to dogs.. just like me.

]]> Comment on Natural Insect Repellents at Cranberry’s in Staunton by Brent http://inner-wilderness.com/blog/2009/07/18/natural-insect-repellents-at-cranberrys-in-staunton/comment-page-1/#comment-186 Brent Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:30:25 +0000 http://inner-wilderness.com/blog/?p=889#comment-186 I saved this page I saved this page

]]> Comment on The Thanksgiving Address by Debbie Williams http://inner-wilderness.com/blog/2009/11/23/the-thanksgiving-address/comment-page-1/#comment-120 Debbie Williams Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:26:29 +0000 http://inner-wilderness.com/blog/?p=1581#comment-120 as I read the Thanksgiving Address I now realize how important all aspects of life are. To keep in mind that all who survive on earth that we should never forget how we are able to do so. I give many thanks and will always try not to overlook and to appreciate all of the great wonders which is ours. as I read the Thanksgiving Address I now realize how important all aspects of life are. To keep in mind that all who survive on earth that we should never forget how we are able to do so. I give many thanks and will always try not to overlook and to appreciate all of the great wonders which is ours.

]]> Comment on The Thanksgiving Address by Trae http://inner-wilderness.com/blog/2009/11/23/the-thanksgiving-address/comment-page-1/#comment-119 Trae Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:26:51 +0000 http://inner-wilderness.com/blog/?p=1581#comment-119 Beautiful address. Thank YOU! Beautiful address. Thank YOU!

]]> Comment on Listening at the Middle River by Kate http://inner-wilderness.com/blog/2009/08/24/listening-at-the-middle-river/comment-page-1/#comment-63 Kate Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:55:11 +0000 http://inner-wilderness.com/blog/?p=1138#comment-63 Bullfrog, cricket, light rain, humans, cicada,flowing water, occasional traffic, Canada geese, dogs--almost could hear the sun setting! Bullfrog, cricket, light rain, humans, cicada,flowing water, occasional traffic, Canada geese, dogs–almost could hear the sun setting!

]]> Comment on Listening at the Middle River by Karen Lawrenc http://inner-wilderness.com/blog/2009/08/24/listening-at-the-middle-river/comment-page-1/#comment-62 Karen Lawrenc Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:05:37 +0000 http://inner-wilderness.com/blog/?p=1138#comment-62 Great article! It was a special experience. People blending, reverent, aware. Reminded me yet again of community within community and the threads that twine in and around us holding it all together-- nature, creature, spirit-- in a glorious weave of colorful cloth. Great article! It was a special experience. People blending, reverent, aware. Reminded me yet again of community within community and the threads that twine in and around us holding it all together– nature, creature, spirit– in a glorious weave of colorful cloth.

]]> Comment on Natural Insect Repellents at Cranberry’s in Staunton by Kathleen Stinehart http://inner-wilderness.com/blog/2009/07/18/natural-insect-repellents-at-cranberrys-in-staunton/comment-page-1/#comment-41 Kathleen Stinehart Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:36:44 +0000 http://inner-wilderness.com/blog/?p=889#comment-41 Thanks for the blurb, Kate! We have had to re-order products twice since you snapped that photo, so you're absolutely right that this year is a big one for the bugs. All best, Kathleen @ Cranberry's Thanks for the blurb, Kate! We have had to re-order products twice since you snapped that photo, so you’re absolutely right that this year is a big one for the bugs.
All best,
Kathleen @ Cranberry’s

]]> Comment on Turtles are Out! by Patricia Johnson http://inner-wilderness.com/blog/2009/06/22/turtles-are-out/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Patricia Johnson Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:07:27 +0000 http://inner-wilderness.com/blog/?p=761#comment-34 Excellent news about the painted nest. Good luck with it! We are currently protecting an Eastern Box Turtle nest in our yard. Nothing better than seeing turtles in the wild, and isn't it awe inspiring to think that these creatures have walked the earth since prehistoric times. Excellent news about the painted nest. Good luck with it!
We are currently protecting an Eastern Box Turtle nest in our yard.
Nothing better than seeing turtles in the wild, and isn’t it awe inspiring to think that these creatures have walked the earth since prehistoric times.

]]> Comment on Turtles are Out! by Kate Guenther http://inner-wilderness.com/blog/2009/06/22/turtles-are-out/comment-page-1/#comment-33 Kate Guenther Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:12:40 +0000 http://inner-wilderness.com/blog/?p=761#comment-33 Thanks for clarifying your knowledge and experience, Patricia! Great advice, to never keep wild animals. They are born to have their wild lives. Just about the cutest thing I ever saw was a baby box turtle. Man, oh man! I, too, have done some nest site protection with wire mesh in the past and you offer some really simple methods here and good descriptions of how and when to keep them safe and when to anticipate facilitating their safe hatching. I have a painted turtle nest I am now keeping an eye on. I hope I can anticipate and see the hatching! Thanks for clarifying your knowledge and experience, Patricia!
Great advice, to never keep wild animals. They are born to have their wild lives. Just about the cutest thing I ever saw was a baby box turtle. Man, oh man!

I, too, have done some nest site protection with wire mesh in the past and you offer some really simple methods here and good descriptions of how and when to keep them safe and when to anticipate facilitating their safe hatching. I have a painted turtle nest I am now keeping an eye on. I hope I can anticipate and see the hatching!

]]> Comment on Turtles are Out! by Patricia Johnson http://inner-wilderness.com/blog/2009/06/22/turtles-are-out/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Patricia Johnson Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:30:23 +0000 http://inner-wilderness.com/blog/?p=761#comment-32 Hi Kate, I am sorry I was not clear. By relocating, I meant finding the nesting site, not actually moving the eggs. I have never done that and would not attempt it, unless the site was in physical danger. It is a very delicate procedure. I have, however, protected nesting sites. The best method I know, is to take an old animal cage or bird cage (with the bottom part removed) tent spikes, and rocks. You then place the cage over the site,, so that the dig is well within, and spike down four sides. I then stack rocks around the edges, to discourage predator digging. I place one final rock on top, off to the side to avoid blocking the sun. By the time,I am done it is quite a fortress. Toward the end of the incubation period, I will remove the rocks, to allow the hatchlings free access through the bars. If that is not possible, you can then remove the cage altogether, otherwise the little ones could get trapped without access to cover or water. One other option would be to wait until they hatch (usually in rainy days in September). Gather them, and if they are box turtles, place them under leaves that lie under low shrubs. They will hunker down and begin their lives in safe cover. If they are snapping turtles, gather the young and release into the nearest pond or stream. Although, it may be tempting, you should never keep a hatchling from the wild. Thanks for your questions! Patricia Hi Kate,
I am sorry I was not clear. By relocating, I meant finding the nesting site, not actually moving the eggs. I have never done that and would not attempt it, unless the site was in physical danger. It is a very delicate procedure.

I have, however, protected nesting sites. The best method I know, is to take an old animal cage or bird cage (with the bottom part removed) tent spikes, and rocks. You then place the cage over the site,, so that the dig is well within, and spike down four sides. I then stack rocks around the edges, to discourage predator digging. I place one final rock on top, off to the side to avoid blocking the sun. By the time,I am done it is quite a fortress.

Toward the end of the incubation period, I will remove the rocks, to allow the hatchlings free access through the bars. If that is not possible, you can then remove the cage altogether, otherwise the little ones could get trapped without access to cover or water. One other option would be to wait until they hatch (usually in rainy days in September). Gather them, and if they are box turtles, place them under leaves that lie under low shrubs. They will hunker down and begin their lives in safe cover. If they are snapping turtles, gather the young and release into the nearest pond or stream.

Although, it may be tempting, you should never keep a hatchling from the wild.

Thanks for your questions!
Patricia

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