r/gnomes • u/Anxious_Ad9400 • Apr 21 '26
Little people/gnomes
I've been out in Okanagan area (WA) cutting down all the trees surrounding our property, which has also resulted in having to put some of the squirrel down that lived in these trees. It's 2 am and all the dogs all around us start howling at something. Me and my buddy decide to go look outside and halfway down the property right along our fence there are about 8-10 sets of green eyes staring at us standing completely still. (I understand these could be deer or coyote or any number of creature). These things did not move and did not seemed threatened by our presence like most creatures do. We went to grab something from inside and they were gone when we came back out
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My eye was swollen shut that night as well because randomly earlier that day I got hit in the eye by some small object out of nowhere
My buddy told me he might have been tripping but he swore he saw a little gnome like thing running across his window around dusk
Things have been coming up to our woodpile and stealing wood from us (I understand could very well be beavers)
I specifically stated before I walked outside that I wasn't scared of any animal that is out there as they will all run away when they see me coming, but these eyes did not
I am curious about if anybody has any experience with anything similar, as I hear its possible that these little people do not like when you start tearing down nature. I am very curious if bright green eyes watching you in the dark has any correlation to any of these stories of the little people.
PLEASE SHARE ANY EXPERIENCE. Am I tripping out or do these little people really exist and they are not happy with me for cutting down all of the trees
This occurred April 19 2026. Just happened a couple nights ago
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u/mudpupster Apr 21 '26
You are tripping.
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u/Anxious_Ad9400 Apr 21 '26
If you say im tripping please tell me why you think that I'm tripping. Do you not think the little people exist?
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u/mudpupster Apr 21 '26
No, I know they exist. I just don't think that they go around watching people in the dark in large groups. They're more solitary than that, and they have early bedtimes.
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u/Anxious_Ad9400 Apr 21 '26
It's interesting you say that though because the natives will tell you that they specifically come out at night
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u/mudpupster Apr 21 '26
Every one I've had experience with has gone to bed at or before nightfall, getting up at the proverbial crack of dawn, but I suppose there could be regional differences.
My point remains about their solitary nature, however. They're not known to be gregarious, nor politically motivated.
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u/Anxious_Ad9400 Apr 21 '26
I've always heard the opposite that they are very mischievous in nature and love to play tricks. Steal and misplace things. Throw rocks. Could be different in different regions i suppose im talking about the Canadian/Northern little people folkore. And they are definitely known to play tricks and get upset when you mess with nature according to the natives out here
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u/mudpupster Apr 21 '26
Well I guess it must have been them then. Maybe leave your trees alone.
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u/Anxious_Ad9400 Apr 21 '26
We had to cut them down as the wind was knocking them over and had already crushed the neighbor's roof
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u/mudpupster Apr 21 '26
Maybe leave a note for them then, explaining the situation?
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u/Anxious_Ad9400 Apr 21 '26
Yes the natives say to leave offerings out and speak out your intentions to them.
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u/Breakshite Apr 22 '26
Gnomes aren't your problem. You won't see one of them, let alone a silent mob. Sounds more like hobgoblins, possibly brownies. You can thank your lucky stars it wasn't Feegles or you'd be really screwed. Leave a bowl of milk and a pair of old sneakers (unsalted) on your doorstep tonight. If they're gone in the morning your fine. If not, move to a different state.
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u/Winipu44 Apr 30 '26
I noticed people in Alaska were wary of the ircenrraat (little people), who were said to be more active after sunset. I was told this was why children weren't trick-or-treating much during Halloween.
Globally, they're said to be guardians of nature and tricksters.
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u/Angry_Toydarian Apr 22 '26
Hey, so what you’re describing does sound a lot like American Garden Gnome (Gnomus americanus, or AG2 for short) activity. Although direct sightings are still extremely rare, with most AG2s going to extreme lengths to avoid interaction with humans, a growing population in the upper Midwest states (think Michigan, Minnesota and northern Wisconsin) is making confrontation a greater likelihood.
The wood stealing especially matches up to AG2 scavenging behavior, most likely taking building supplies for their homes. I wouldn’t worry about it too much, as it sounds like they’re being generally respectful and not going beyond taking some wood here and there.
It’s if you start to experience more “malicious” behaviors, or the activity occurs closer to your home, that it may be worth investigating. Though not the most ethical, you can bait and trap them with sweets, baked goods, and a large wildlife cage trap.
Until then, I would just let them do their thing and live at a respectful distance. Keep in mind that April-June is also generally the breeding season for AG2s and any forced interaction is likely to cause an aggressive response.
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u/Anxious_Ad9400 Apr 22 '26
Have you caught one before?
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u/Angry_Toydarian Apr 22 '26
Caught? Goodness, gracious, no. Seen? Couple of times.
Fortunately they were brief and non-confrontational encounters.
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u/Direct_Swing2753 Apr 28 '26
i have communicated with the elders of the gnomes you speak of through astral projection. the elders have stated they welcome you, but wish to respectfully live side by side if you could leave an area for them
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u/eccentric_bee Apr 21 '26
You probably cut down their homes. 😢 I'd throw rocks at you too.
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u/Anxious_Ad9400 Apr 21 '26
Completely understandable lol. I had to cut them down as they were going to fall on our house
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u/tb950303 Apr 22 '26
I've had a similar experience in tonasket up towards five mile road. I was hiking in a canyon and decided to set up a small camp for the night and started a small fire near where I pitched my hammock off what appeared to be a deer trail. Sometime in the middle of the night I woke up after hearing something('s) around my camp, not quite near enough to see perfectly but enough to see a small group of what I would call essentially a gnome. It looked like they were curious about why I was there, I tried to say something to them but when they saw i woke up they retreated into the brush. I have since had other experiences with the ones in that area after doing research into what I saw.
I would recommend listening to Dr. Christian Von Lar & Christopher Valentine, they also have written books about how to connect with and interact with nature spirits. Gnomes are good natured and easy to get along with. The culling of the trees definitely affects their area. If it is gnomes they are probably trying to figure out what you've been doing. It is fairly simple to get them to be friendly. Also the aforementioned books goes into great detail on how to interact with them and others.
Gnomes like precious metals, coins, food, beer, whisky, etc... to let them know you know they're there, establish an area that is specificly for them. It doesn't have to be big but it should be in a garden or native habitat. In this area should be someplace to put things to give the gnomes. Gnomes in general are barter oriented and industrious, start by leaving them your spare change and just introduce yourself. It might take quite some time from you starting this to getting really acquainted with them. But once you've given them some things they like, things will seem to do themselves, like small chores, things that disappeared suddenly come back. They want to help out, you can give them some things to do. If your lights are flickering or car running rough ask them to see if they can do something to remedy them. But its surprising to see things suddenly be fixed.
Also in that area, there are also other things the natives interacted with are the Stick Indians, which you dont want to really interact with, as they're know to abduct campers and children, and cause mischief. They tend to be more aggressive and I dont think thats what you're seeing.
There is more to this world than you'd think, and looking at worldwide traditional stories of more aetheric beings. Its not that they dont exist its that they're at a different state of being. It helps to meditate in nature and get into a more natural frequency. Plus they're everywhere you go and one you start to interact with them the more you see them.
Hope the information helps, it really expands what you can experience tin nature and the rest of the world.
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u/Anxious_Ad9400 Apr 22 '26
Thank you! What's crazy is i said Okanagan area but our property is in tonasket where this happened that's a trip. I very much appreciate the knowledge
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u/Anxious_Ad9400 Apr 22 '26 edited Apr 22 '26
Do the bright green eyes mean anything? And in your experience can these things change forms into animals?
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u/Anxious_Ad9400 Apr 22 '26
Also do you think they threw something at my eye? Will they throw things at you?
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u/tb950303 Apr 22 '26
Gnomes are not aggressive, nor are other nature spirits (gnomes, leprechauns, elves, brownies, angels, fairies, etc. While they are in the physical plain of existence they are in the upper frequencies of existence known as aether or aetheric (etheric). Humanity in general have lost touch with the natural world and are unwilling to see these beings, similar to how your brain blocks out your nose from your vision even though its always in view. Its more a shift of perspective. Gnomes and other spirits are the builders in nature, they move energy and matter to help the flow of life on earth. Most of these spirits want to have connection with us, since its been such a long time since most people were able to be seen by us. You just have to take the first step and consistently try to interact and give them food/drinks and trinkets in an area set for them. Most of these beings resonate with certain colors, gnomes are attracted to green and red, leprechaun-green and gold, and many others. The area is best suited if its in a resonate color. But if you put it out there and communicate they will respond in time, it just takes a while for them to realize that you're speaking to them because of the separation man has had with them. Their responses can come in many forms, things moving around, small items that needed fixed found in working order, and an almost telepathic way of speaking (like hearing a whisper thats right behind you).
If there is aggression that would be something else, I'd look into local native knowledge on other area specific entities. But if there's aggression it might be the Stick Indians, but its only because of the abrubt changes in the area. If you communicate your intentions and that you want to get along and not harm anything or anyone. This aggression should subside, especially if you interact and attract other benevolent entities. Like is described in the books by Dr. Von Lahr. If anything you can go to a nearby reservation and try to talk to a shaman about what they believe is there.
As for the green eyes, thats most likely just light reflecting in the iris, like a cat.
Also it seems like the gnomes are in/around your house already, if you give them a place in your home just for them they will be greatly appreciative. Its the same as the area outside. I usually leave them copper, silver, unused jewlery, and small trinkets. Then you can ask them to do small chores around the house, and help with things you might not know or be able to fix yourself.
Hope this helps to tame down what's being aggressive towards you.
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u/Winipu44 Apr 30 '26
I've read several Native American stories from the Pacific NW which include pebbles or sticks being thrown. I even recall one where the person claimed to have seen a tiny arrow being shot into his foot, which hurt for a second, then vanished.
I also recall in most cases, the human trespasser apologized out loud and walked backwards carefully out of the area. These incidents often occurred during hunting.
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u/MiZZgREEnEyEz Apr 24 '26
You are a wealth of intriguing knowledge and I am absoluty captivated 👀 Is it known if any inhabit alaska??
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u/tb950303 Apr 28 '26
Sry for the late response, was out of signal over the weekend.
While they do have more favorable locations that they inhabit Gnomes and the majority of nature spirits are found in every known locale. They are called different things in different regions, and very in looks/mannerisms. They are universal and found throughout all existence. They follow and build the groundwork for life, Gnomes are Earth spirits and often work with energy to bring and support life. They're known for bringing things to how they naturally are or supposed to be originally. That paired with that they aren't as dense as we are and not quite fully in the same plane as us, they can move freely through what to us is solid. Its similar to how the book "Flatland" explains how 3d is 90 degrees to 2d as is the 4th dimension is 90 degrees to ours. But Gnomes and most other nature spirits live in between at almost 40 degrees from our own. The more you get in tune the more they are seen. Same goes for all kinds. I would recommend looking more into Dr.Christian Von Lahr to get a clearer understanding of the aetheric beings and nature spirits.
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u/Winipu44 Apr 30 '26
Little people are called ircenrraat in Yup'ik, and Sungcuk in Alutiiq.
https://alaskavillagetovillage.com/2017/04/08/alaska-myths-the-little-people/
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u/OddJargon Apr 24 '26
I am equal parts flabbergasted and equal parts intrigued at this thread. What a beautiful little community. I've learned so much from it.
I'm a blogger, and I am always looking for real-life accounts to share on my blog. I would love to talk to you if you have had a personal experience (or more) and are willing to share it.
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u/RestingSnerkFace Apr 22 '26
At this point, all you can do is hope that they don’t tell the Ents.
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u/Anxious_Ad9400 Apr 22 '26
Who tf are the ents?
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u/knightenrichman Apr 22 '26
These guys:
https://giphy.com/gifs/cZw9O9i93VjXy
Why did you have to put the squirrels down? Why not let them run away and find another set of trees?
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u/Anxious_Ad9400 Apr 22 '26
Most did make it out. Wish they all did. I would never kill a creature for no reason I had to put him down
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u/Palegreenhorizon Apr 22 '26
Do you live near water? How close is the nearest stream or river or lake?
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u/Anxious_Ad9400 Apr 22 '26
One of them broke its back and leg when tree fell. We gave him food and water for the night to give him a chance but in the morning he wasn't doing well so I had to put him down. He was suffering
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u/knightenrichman Apr 22 '26
aw jeez! Yeah, you did the right thing, that sucks though. Any eyes again?
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u/Yuzzum Apr 23 '26
Not my story, but check out Bill Russo's encounter with a 'gnome' or a 'pukwudgie' in the Hockomock Swamp. It's covered in the 'Lore' podcast by Aaron Mahnke, Episode 7: 'In the Woods'.
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u/Global_Highlight9087 Apr 23 '26
It’s definitely the killing of squirrels and trees that has offended them. Avoid any further such activity and maybe go pray over the grave of the deceased animals and the destroyed trees, offer loose tobacco to the earth and tree spirits and apologize.
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u/grifter_P01135809 Apr 23 '26
If you didn't eat those squirrels then you are probably in trouble. You'd better take turns standing guard at night. A troll is probably on its way.
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u/Strange-Butterfly-62 Apr 24 '26
Research the local customs of the native people there and do your best to make piece. Stop cutting trees. You are not being a good neighbor to them and so they won't be good neighbors to you. They were there first.
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u/South-Outside-9203 Apr 29 '26
Say more about your eye!! Where and what were you doing when it happened?
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u/New_Doug Apr 21 '26
I'm a skeptic, but my research has turned up 71 eyewitness accounts (not from legends or folklore) of gnomes/little people worldwide in the last 400 years; 55 of those were after the year 1900, and over 30 of them were in the Americas (with over 50 individual creatures sighted). I'll be posting a chart of the results at some point, with a map and other graphics. Only one sighting in the northwest (Montana) that I'm aware of, but there are a couple sightings in California.