Have you ever wondered where a preservationist finds their subjects? Sometimes, the answer is busy highways and roadsides. Other times - it's as simple as a natural death. The body is collected (pick up heavily relying on the condition). Appropriate harvests and processing are made with the subject being placed in a protected area to continue feeding the earth and ecosystem afterwards. These methods vary. Then, the remaining skeletal structure is gathered and appropriately cleaned for further use or display.

In addition, insect breeding and collection has become a popular hobby within and outside of the preservationist community. Specialized insect aviaries and conservatories exist worldwide where beings are sustainably raised in captivity. Depending on the facility, adult insects that have already had reproductive opportunity are either culled or pass naturally. In several cases, distributing specimens funds further breeding and conservation efforts.

lichen shrines also values sourcing connections. This includes farmers, rehabbers, breeders, and pest trappers. If you are interested in collaborative sourcing, feel free to contact.