Spring has sprung!!! There are little green things popping up everywhere. Sometimes they are kind of hard to find, but they are there in their many forms. I"m always fascinated by the myriad of buds. There are so many different shapes and colors. Whe
n they start to open they look like little aliens. These crazy alien buds are on the elderberry in my yard. The red buds are from a maple at the nature center.
n they start to open they look like little aliens. These crazy alien buds are on the elderberry in my yard. The red buds are from a maple at the nature center.
I also found a crocus. I love when the crocus appear. They are such hardy little flowers that you may sometimes see them even through the snow. They are determined to bloom no matter what. The tulips are just starting to make an appearance as well. I always look forward to the happy sight of blooming tulips. It's too bad they don't last very long.
A hike at the nature center revealed catkins of all sorts. The willows are flowering - though most people would never recognize these as flowers. It is important to remember that not all flowers have petals. They 
also don't always come in pastel colors. But, they are always interesting. It's amazing that they come in so many different shapes and sizes. Each one is perfect for a different kind of pollination. Some pollinate by wind, others by various insects. There are as many ways to pollinate a flower as there are flowers themselves.
also don't always come in pastel colors. But, they are always interesting. It's amazing that they come in so many different shapes and sizes. Each one is perfect for a different kind of pollination. Some pollinate by wind, others by various insects. There are as many ways to pollinate a flower as there are flowers themselves.I did also find a bit of the old. Last years grass stalks make a striking contrast to th
e new plant life surrounding us. They are very important though. Without them, we could not grow more grass. And, again, there are so many different kinds. Some in the marsh, some in the upland. You may look at it and just see grass, but each can be identified by the shape of the seed head.
e new plant life surrounding us. They are very important though. Without them, we could not grow more grass. And, again, there are so many different kinds. Some in the marsh, some in the upland. You may look at it and just see grass, but each can be identified by the shape of the seed head.It is the perfect time of year to take a hike. The weather is mild, there are no bugs and things change daily. There is new growth all around and animals coming out of hibernation. Listen for the frogs if you happen to be near a wetland area. Frogs sound like many things. Chorus frogs make the sound of a finger dragging over a comb, wood frogs quack like a duck and spring peepers sound like sleigh bells. If you hear something odd and you can't figure out what it could be, it's probably a frog.
Have a good hike!
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