Date: 05/17/2009

Number: 1

I checked the common milkweed at Wicklow, Ontario - about 110 km east of Toronto on the north shore of Ontario. Milkweed found was between 2 inches and 5 inches high. The milkweed was on side of a road that is mowed at times, allowing the warmth of the sun to penetrate the grass and soil. Further east at Presqu'ile, the milkweed is covered by dead grass and I found none. Also, this peninsula is surrounded by cold water and the temperatures here cooler than a few kilometers north of the park.

Many trees and shrubs - including lilacs - have started to bloom. Temperatures dropped over night to a low of 6 C. Frost warning tonight. The day was bright and sunny but windy and cool.

Wicklow, ON

Latitude: 44 Longitude: -78

Observed by: Donald A.
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