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Update: March 25, 2010 |
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Spring has officially arrived, and it has sprung in typical fashion. Warm in some parts of the continent and tulips are setting records for their early arrival. In other parts spring snow storms have dropped some white stuff onto the garden. How will this affect the tulip plants? Find out more this week. Spark some good questions with our gallery of photos. "Ask the Expert" opens Friday. Then go outside to find inspiration for writing cinquain poetry. Today's Report Includes:
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Image of the Week |
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Maps, Questions, and Highlights | |||||||
Highlights:
Spring is Unpredictable! Warmer than average temperatures continue in the Northeast and East Central part of the continent and with the warm weather tulips are sprouting! Emerging tulips are breaking records in many gardens:
While there is April-like weather in some parts of North America, snow and cold was the menu in a big portion of the continent last week. How will this snow affect growing plants and migrating animals? Dig a little bit deeper this week as we think about survival in fickle spring weather.
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Explore: The Natural World: Journal in Hand | |||||||
Conservationist Rachel Carson once said, It is not half as important to know as to FEEL when experiencing the natural world. When we step outside the door we use all our senses at the same time. Sights, sounds, movements and wind all come together to stimulate a unique experience. Try
This! Make a list on the board of what you "sensed" in the garden. Use your list to create a poem! Try a simple cinquain!
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Explore: Risky Weather and YOUR Tulips | |||||||
Observe and Wonder: Then Ask the Expert | |||||||
Observe
and Wonder These pictures of tulips show lots of different things. We hope they'll spark your curiosity. Take a look and have a brainstorm! Challenge yourself to ask at least two questions about each picture. Capture your questions and starting Friday, March 26 submit your favorites to our Tulip Garden Expert Bud Markhart.
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Study this poster for inspiration |
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Ask
the Expert Ask
the Expert Will be Open |
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Related Journey North Lessons and Links | |||||||
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Experiment: Comparing Red Emperor and Mixed Emperor Tulips What did these gardeners observe? Find out more... |
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More
Journey North Lessons
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The
Next Tulip Garden Update Will Be Posted on April 1, 2010. |