Many people own property where they allow it to thrive naturally. I do not think that is adequate so at Ody Brook we leave 80 to 90 percent of the land wild where we manage habitat diversity to support as many species as possible. It is my hope that each landowner will set aside at least ten percent of their property to sustain a natural healthy sustainable world. Farmers make money from animal and plant crops to sustain families. To support them we buy produce at the farmers market and the grocery instead of raising them here.
People farm their property raising livestock and crops for a living. People have sound reasons because people might hunt without permission, dig up plants, or otherwise despoil the land instead of respecting the rights of plants, animals, and the human residents.Īs a young person, I decided to do good for others and share. It means this is mine and others are not welcome. People post property with no trespassing or keep out signs. She said, “Who would do that with their private property?” This is our private property where we allow visitors to experience nature.” “I am Ranger Steve, the sanctuary manager and ecologist that lives here. She said she was looking for Ody Brook Nature Sanctuary but this is a private residence. I opened the door and motioned for her to return. A woman drove up the drive and started to back out.