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I gained much insight about the animal in the process and consider it a good experience.\n\n![2017-11-13 06.25.49 (2).jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmZJYuntDwQ2YmeYDex4MPoNMwWRf2vsmPx89BYWeUzcYt/2017-11-13%2006.25.49%20(2).jpg)\n\n![2017-11-13 08.08.59 (2).jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmPP2bAjXWax1NVZWkB6FTuHYZSxyC8CM7GzHtXYZbJqSm/2017-11-13%2008.08.59%20(2).jpg)\n\n![IMG_9370 (2).JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmXgisS5UUc9gtcwaJzj1nGkF7hMSAEWvvrh9KGCjQQ29U/IMG_9370%20(2).JPG)\n\nSpeaking of predators we have a few varieties out here. I first noticed the coyotes on our first visit with our realtor friend Jordan Bird. They would watch us from a distance with their witty eyes and then disappear into the treeline. 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They have always been one of my favourite beings and I love watching them in the sky as the sun gets low. When the dragons head to cover for the night, the bats (Myotis ciliolabrum) come out to play, once again I am amazed at their numbers. Another fun pass time before complete dark is watching and listening to them while at the campfire! \n\nThe chickadees (Poecile atricapillus) in the area tend to follow us around and watch us work, signing their songs and making their nests in the old snags. We hear a lot of action from the noisy ravens (Corvus corax) and the magpie (Pica pica) as they work to achieve areal dominance with one another. The lonely bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) can be seen and heard passing on occasion. We have also seen some rather ugly turkey vultures (Cathartes aura) perched on our neighbours fence. On a still winter day we get to see the snowy owls (Bubo scandiacus) and hear their distinct calls well into the night.\n\n![002.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmbDjSnv55eFG7RprzPoUuBxgeL8ayV2eDnn2iD5NFrxRF/002.JPG) \n\n![IMG_1951.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmY2wicMUmXkhfkAYuGmJ89hGy1GpXEbJocNrF6bt6xZb5/IMG_1951.JPG)\n\nNow about the creatures we find near the ground, some of my favourite life forms. After the rain on warm sunny days you can find the local toads (Anaxyrus hemiophrysout) warming themselves on well-worm paths while they wait to ambush insects. I've always had a thing for toads, they seem to only come out when the weather is just right and it has always been very exciting when they do. On the opposite kind of days, when the sun beats down relentlessly, the snakes come out to play..or mate! The garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis) can be found sunning in the field and searching for rodents. In early summer they gather in piles for a rather odd mating ritual  (everyone mates with everyone). We were very excited to see a salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum) this summer, it had fallen in a hole I had dug for observation purposes. By the time we got out there to save it the little guy was full of sand and a bit stressed out, we hope to see him again. I like the idea of having so many amphibians and reptiles around us, they are a great indicator of a healthy system!\n\n![IMG_2036.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYWu3NWsbi2t4pZsCJJmHbKVLgbPcw6VcyVmhej3Wnngb/IMG_2036.JPG)\n\n![IMG_2057.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVKwwBTMP9JCQ6nvYU7XTnXQ3EsqmPXfNMxZrc1JNwboB/IMG_2057.JPG)\n\nYes we have all kinds of bugs, the fun ones and the other ones! With our crazy number of wild flowers we get a crazy number of different native bees who visit. We enjoy seeing them working away, although don't get me started on trying to identify them its going to take some practice. \n\nThis last summer the prairies saw a explosion of tent caterpillars takeover our deciduous trees. It was crazy watching most of our trees lose their leaves in late May! At the time I was a bit sad, but after some observation and research I do believe that it happens as needed to redistribute the forests nutrients and feed other species. The caterpillar droppings flooded the forest floor and even blew out into the pasture giving new life to other places, the small animals spent their time feasting and I have even heard of bears eating caterpillars as a treat. Oh the crazy cycles that us humans barely understand!\n\n![047.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmZSkNJgKc61f3wMXKNdhhWWeoWoeATX2zVyNTAmTvBzwe/047.JPG)\n\nOur little getaway happens to be located near Redberry Lake, this lake and the surrounding area is now part of a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. 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Since delving into our rewilding journey I wanted to try some easy wild meat and one day use pelts for wild crafting. \n\n![IMG_6941 (2).JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmanpUsbgB1Pkkk8yTn5tJyGmzLCqcRNGme7WhgfLzsyp4/IMG_6941%20(2).JPG)\n\nI am often asked how I can love all these animals so much yet want to eat them..The simple answer is that I want to learn everything about them, I also want to have a give and take relationship with the land, the way humans used to interact with their environments.  I believe that the more we are involved in an ecosystem the more we have a capacity to love and value her. I've learned much about rabbits since my friend/mentor Jesse taught me snaring. I now know so much more about their movement patterns, habitat, food sources, and anatomy! I have really gained more respect for them in the process of hunting them. I've also tried porcupine.. and yes we ate it and it was decently tasty! I gained much insight about the animal in the process and consider it a good experience.\n\n![2017-11-13 06.25.49 (2).jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmZJYuntDwQ2YmeYDex4MPoNMwWRf2vsmPx89BYWeUzcYt/2017-11-13%2006.25.49%20(2).jpg)\n\n![2017-11-13 08.08.59 (2).jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmPP2bAjXWax1NVZWkB6FTuHYZSxyC8CM7GzHtXYZbJqSm/2017-11-13%2008.08.59%20(2).jpg)\n\n![IMG_9370 (2).JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmXgisS5UUc9gtcwaJzj1nGkF7hMSAEWvvrh9KGCjQQ29U/IMG_9370%20(2).JPG)\n\nSpeaking of predators we have a few varieties out here. I first noticed the coyotes on our first visit with our realtor friend Jordan Bird. They would watch us from a distance with their witty eyes and then disappear into the treeline. In the winter months I often see the tracks of martins, weasels, and fox, I have also heard reports of the odd lone wolf wandering through.\n\nMid last summer, as we pulled up to the camper, we tree'd a teenage black bear (Ursus americanus) who must have been checking out our setup for food, it was unreal to see him so close. Sadly I had to scare him off with my .22 because he kept trying to sneak up to camp after supper time. We haven't seen him since but we have seen bear scat  and logs torn open as he must enjoy eating berries and ants when he comes through.\n\n![IMG_0004 (2).JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmZq4pRNaMNFoSzLPUr2vmSxwBpz67UtUq4SUSLVL2yDVB/IMG_0004%20(2).JPG)\n\n![IMG_0130 (2).JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQpx3hDaVGupifNfuPsMDVnbpUek51x3C7UZx41o15zyF/IMG_0130%20(2).JPG)\n\nWe do have mosquitoes...but wow do we have dragonflies! I couldn't believe their numbers the first summer and they  came back just as strong this last summer. They have always been one of my favourite beings and I love watching them in the sky as the sun gets low. When the dragons head to cover for the night, the bats (Myotis ciliolabrum) come out to play, once again I am amazed at their numbers. Another fun pass time before complete dark is watching and listening to them while at the campfire! \n\nThe chickadees (Poecile atricapillus) in the area tend to follow us around and watch us work, signing their songs and making their nests in the old snags. We hear a lot of action from the noisy ravens (Corvus corax) and the magpie (Pica pica) as they work to achieve areal dominance with one another. The lonely bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) can be seen and heard passing on occasion. We have also seen some rather ugly turkey vultures (Cathartes aura) perched on our neighbours fence. On a still winter day we get to see the snowy owls (Bubo scandiacus) and hear their distinct calls well into the night.\n\n![002.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmbDjSnv55eFG7RprzPoUuBxgeL8ayV2eDnn2iD5NFrxRF/002.JPG) \n\n![IMG_1951.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmY2wicMUmXkhfkAYuGmJ89hGy1GpXEbJocNrF6bt6xZb5/IMG_1951.JPG)\n\nNow about the creatures we find near the ground, some of my favourite life forms. After the rain on warm sunny days you can find the local toads (Anaxyrus hemiophrysout) warming themselves on well-worm paths while they wait to ambush insects. I've always had a thing for toads, they seem to only come out when the weather is just right and it has always been very exciting when they do. On the opposite kind of days, when the sun beats down relentlessly, the snakes come out to play..or mate! The garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis) can be found sunning in the field and searching for rodents. In early summer they gather in piles for a rather odd mating ritual  (everyone mates with everyone). We were very excited to see a salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum) this summer, it had fallen in a hole I had dug for observation purposes. By the time we got out there to save it the little guy was full of sand and a bit stressed out, we hope to see him again. I like the idea of having so many amphibians and reptiles around us, they are a great indicator of a healthy system!\n\n![IMG_2036.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYWu3NWsbi2t4pZsCJJmHbKVLgbPcw6VcyVmhej3Wnngb/IMG_2036.JPG)\n\n![IMG_2057.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVKwwBTMP9JCQ6nvYU7XTnXQ3EsqmPXfNMxZrc1JNwboB/IMG_2057.JPG)\n\nYes we have all kinds of bugs, the fun ones and the other ones! With our crazy number of wild flowers we get a crazy number of different native bees who visit. We enjoy seeing them working away, although don't get me started on trying to identify them its going to take some practice. \n\nThis last summer the prairies saw a explosion of tent caterpillars takeover our deciduous trees. It was crazy watching most of our trees lose their leaves in late May! At the time I was a bit sad, but after some observation and research I do believe that it happens as needed to redistribute the forests nutrients and feed other species. The caterpillar droppings flooded the forest floor and even blew out into the pasture giving new life to other places, the small animals spent their time feasting and I have even heard of bears eating caterpillars as a treat. Oh the crazy cycles that us humans barely understand!\n\n![047.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmZSkNJgKc61f3wMXKNdhhWWeoWoeATX2zVyNTAmTvBzwe/047.JPG)\n\nOur little getaway happens to be located near Redberry Lake, this lake and the surrounding area is now part of a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The lake is a high traffic route for migrating birds such as the Canadian goose (Branta canadensis) and mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) to name a few, and most importantly is a main breeding ground for pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos). \n\nNear and around the lake their is initiative for new sustainable models of agriculture and livestock grazing.  The section West of us has recently been fenced and stocked with bison (Bison bison), it is always a treat seeing them back in their original lands! The lake also has some creeks running into it, one of them runs right behind our property. Beavers (Castor canadensis) keep busy cutting the trees down in attempt to create more wetland for themselves and the water foul.\n\n![IMG_0764.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmeimhoqyWoJarYpo5RsdbPKwE7SSaJ6Ui6rjDJZci9o3C/IMG_0764.JPG)\n\n![IMG_8599.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmZ1mHvXY4fhtkeBAB96yDLjcrF6gS2pywHDA9DxP4WvH1/IMG_8599.JPG)\n\nWe still have much to learn about the beings around us but in the last 2 years I think we have done ok. I want to continue  opening up my awareness to them so I can further learn and grow. I find this to be a most beneficial pastime, I even get to feel like I am part of something bigger than myself at the end of the day.\n\n![IMG_2304.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmeVnAxWvYhGDz96z3pzq1rguMwHFrPZrU4RsDBym1qndX/IMG_2304.JPG)\n\nI hope you make room in your life for the wild creatures around you! \n\nPeace,\n\nCass",
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Rewilding ourselves really started with our relationship. We committed to being a team and holding each other accountable.\n\nI believe the relationship we have is the foundation of our alternative lifestyle. Once we found a balance between us, a yin and yang we were bound as a single entity. This single entity bond is the catalyst that has driven us to cut many ties to the average/expected/domesticated lifestyle of the middle class.\n\n![IMG_8811.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmarMahmUkcSSX86mLiADtRT5EiybipVEHfpYiZRMCkmkA/IMG_8811.JPG)\n\nWe started our rewilding journey by doing a 180, going in the opposite direction of those around us. Suddenly our dreams, goals and ambitions were aligning, we wanted the same thing. Next we started taking risks such as leaving our payroll jobs and living off our savings. We brought whole food into our life and even began a relationship with that food. We learned how to take life and then give it back, butchering chickens with Cass’s family and then planting a garden with my mother. We began tuning into something much bigger than ourselves…nature.\n\n![654.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmekMLKjQ285avEP3pkPTDHiCzutpxFY7Dqgd1envUUfUD/654.JPG)\n\n![IMG_7757.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmR9u8tei6z5XJATDEn5mKimEP866JuYw66pXSVmwkL6p4/IMG_7757.JPG)\n\nNature demanded that we be outside to really move our bodies, let the sun kiss our skin and listen to the flora and fauna all around us. We chose the landscaping profession because we wanted to be outside working with plants and sharing the experience with others. We work for ourselves and have our own set of ethics in place because we value ourselves and our time.\n\n![IMG_8202.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmWYWxRd61kU3Z86JvoDrHVJW2erfEhcSH95NWfja9Jrcc/IMG_8202.JPG)\n\nThis journey has not been easy. Easy is domestication and the domesticated lifestyle is being lived all around us. There were days when it was easier to order pizza than to make a meal from scratch.. but looking back those were also the days when we handed our personal power over to someone else. We didn’t put enough value in our time, we were chasing the $ and it led us to being exhausted and disconnected.\n\nYou have to work hard to work for yourself. You have to decide on your non-negotiables and hold yourself to them. Finding a teammate or a community to hold you accountable means you are supported. Allow others to support you and you to support them. Rewilding is about finding and building your tribe, the people that you vibe with. \n\nOur rewilding journey has disconnected us from many things and even some people…but the people, places and practices we have collected are far more nourishing and loving. We’ve learned to speak our truth which means saying “NO” when we need to. It means putting ourselves first sometimes and that is okay! 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