As the chickadees buzz in and out of the blossoming redbud branches hanging overhead and the plants sprout so fast you can almost watch them grow, it is the youngest visitors that draw my attention.… Blooming Season at Highfield Discovery Garden
It was only two weeks ago that the region was buried in snow and now the rivers are flowing, creatures are stirring and plants are starting to flower. One of our favorite signs of spring… Signs of Spring
The sun is content to linger above the horizon a bit longer each day. A slightly warmer breeze whispers, promising change. Songbirds call louder, establishing territories to impress each other. Raptors take to the skies,… Get Some Spring in Your Step
“Tess! Tess!” my four year-old nephew shouted.“The mud, it’s changed, it’s changed to dirt!” Over the past month, my four nephews and I have been exploring my parents’ backyard. Every day we discover new life,… Enjoying the Simple Joys of Spring
The arrival of spring is a time of renewal in natural systems. Flowers start to bloom, birds pair up and frogs call to one another to create future generations. Beneath the waves – escaping the… Spring Spawning
Sometimes it’s nice to take a moment from our busy lives and just appreciate nature. Take a walk in the woods, listen to the quiet and smell spring. This time of year reminds me of… First Night of Spring
While most deciduous trees are slowly waking up from a long winter of dormancy, the first woodland wildflowers have already pushed through the leaves, transforming the forest floor with a rapid cascade of color. Spring walks… The Race is On