It includes more than 300 acres of protected wildlife habitat, including woodlands, wetlands, and streams. Each day, many people observe animals such as owls, turtles, hawks, toads, and snakes on display at the center. They watch birds at the birdfeeder or frogs in the pond from the large windows. Or they stroll through the butterfly or herb gardens. A few venture out to walk the lovely woodland trails and perhaps visit the beaver pond.
Humans love Nature and are irresistibly attracted to it.
They stream into the Center to observe wildlife and learn more about it. This attitude may have originally sprung from the Old Testament, which says that humans have been given dominion over nature. Familiar fairy tales perpetuate this view. Think of Hansel and Gretel, and Little Red Riding Hood, which reinforce the myth of evil witches and creatures lurking in the woods. This perspective is far removed from the Native American philosophy, which regards all life as sacred.