Monthly Archives: October 2011

Philadelphia may claim to be “the City that loves you back,” but clearly not when it comes to its urban wildlife.  Recent statements by the City’s Mayor and actions by its City Council demonstrate a profound dislike of wildlife.  For … Continue reading →

The Open Garden Event rescheduled for Sunday, October 30 is cancelled due to icy and wet conditions. Click on the Facebook Link to the right for more Native Return “snowy Halloween” images.

My “Open Garden” self-guided tour originally scheduled for Saturday October 29 is rescheduled for Sunday October 30, 2011 between the hours of 1 and 4pm. Native Return is a natural garden that truly reflects local seasonal changes, being a microcosm of … Continue reading →

Weeds Rock?  Well, maybe not when they’re overwhelming your vegetable patch, but what about the Bigger Picture? I’ve come across at least two sources touting the virtues–and the vitality–of weeds in recent publications.   As most of you know, I … Continue reading →

The public should be aware that when they trap an animal in Pennsylvania, the following  ‘vector species’ must all, by Pennsylvania law, be killed: they include fox, raccoon, groundhog, skunk, coyote, and bats. They are gassed, shot, electrocuted, drowned, clubbed, … Continue reading →

Deb Welter says: October 23, 2011 at 3:15 pm I am truly appalled by Councilman Clark’s inane “solution” to eliminate seeing raccoons in Philadelphia neighborhoods.  First of all, trapping & killing raccoons WILL NOT SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM. Nature abhors a … Continue reading →

I received a voicemail message from Brian Abernathy yesterday saying he is not the person to contact for testimony. Brian Abernathy said to contact Derek Green in Councilman Tasco’s office to get onto the list to give testimony. His email address … Continue reading →

Yes, we’re bringing back the Raccoon Issue as it appears that the bill for their “control” has made its ugly way to a public hearing. Bill #110565 was introduced September 8 by Councilman Clark and referred to the Committee on … Continue reading →

This blog post is about the overlooked, unconsidered, or ignored threat of fences to wildlife. You may find the photographs accompanying this blog offensive, however I must share my utter horror on coming upon this decimated body of a whitetailed doe while walking … Continue reading →

Native Return Garden Tour 06-29-11 Garden Tour Fall 2011 I’m celebrating my garden in its fall transformation by sharing it with my friends and followers! You are invited to attend an “Open Garden” self-guided tour on October 29, 2011 at … Continue reading →