Captivating Crocus

| March 22, 2009

One by one the signs of spring are emerging. Yes, I think I’d like to officially call this an early spring. I’m for sure it didn’t warm up quite this quickly last year.  This past week it fell down below freezing a couple of nights, but the quickly warming up temperatures during the day surely speak [...]

Spring Nature Tips

| March 3, 2009

…from the Birds and Bloom’s website.   Reduce the number of seed feeders in late spring to make room for new offerings. Look for goldfinches showing spots of bright yellow as they change into their breeding plumages. Note the absence for winter birds including dark-eyed juncos and American tree sparrows. Listen for songs of breeding [...]

Hear Me Roar! – Using Weather in March to Teach

| March 1, 2009

 As I cautiously approach the month of March, the saying “in like a lion, out like a lamb” is coming to my mind.  I’m wondering if the saying will prove itself true.  Will the beginning of March roar?  March is renowned for dramatic changes in weather patterns.  Perhaps the long icy fingers of winter do [...]