Date: 03/31/2010

Number: 1

Spring Spotter Newsletter
Spring 2010
First report

Seven out of nine classrooms have had children report sightings of spring for a total of 21 children.

Traditional signs of Spring Non-traditional signs of Spring
Crocus sprouts
Buds on trees
Birds chirping
Squirrels getting nuts
Seeing birds
Grass turning green
Worms on the ground
A Flock of Canadian Geese flying north.
Planting seeds in the garden
Snow melting
Robins in the yard
Flowers blooming
Bunnies running in the grass
Birds building nests
Raccoons and skunks on the road
Dog catching a rabbit
Playing with toys outside
Picking up sticks in the yard
Playing in the front or back yard
Grilling outside
Family cook-outs
Ride bike
Daddy riding bike
Playing sidewalk chalk
Playing jump rope
Playing bubbles outside
Painting a bird house with Grandma.
Playing outside on a swing set
The D.J. custard sign saying they will open soon.

Here come the monarchs! Spring migration begins every March in a flurry. The monarchs are in a race against time. They can't stay in Mexico any longer — but they can't move north too quickly either. The timing must be precise.
The first monarchs are now appearing in Texas! During spring migration, a female monarch leaves a trail of eggs behind her as she travels. As you begin to track monarch migration this spring, think of the hope embodied in tiny eggs and nature's power of regeneration. Then give three cheers for the monarchs that survived the long winter in Mexico!
Small Population, Big Challenge!
Dr. Lincoln Brower is concerned about the number of monarchs returning from Mexico this spring. "It is likely that the original 1.92 hectares of monarchs has been reduced by at least 50%," he says. "We hope t

Dayton, OH

Latitude: 39.8 Longitude: -84.2

Observed by: Curry
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