Signs of Spring

BY: TARALYNN REYNOLDS, GROUP FOR THE EAST END OUTREACH AND EDUCATION MANAGER

Red maple bud in early spring

Spring finally arrived after a mild winter and amidst a global pandemic. Most of us are home, most of us are anxious and concerned about the future. Instead of focusing on the things that we can’t control, many of us are turning to the comfort of our natural surroundings, a constant ebb and flow of comings and goings. 

Daffodils

I encourage you to get out there, your yard, a local trail, a favorite window with a view and take this time, this slower pace of life and really observe what’s around you. Right now, life is returning, the days are getting longer and longer, the birds are singing, the insects are emerging and plants are coming back to life. Those of us with gardens have such an opportunity to really watch this change up close and personal. Just a reminder to wait, if you can, to do a spring garden cleanup until there is a stretch of days above 50 degrees, that will give many of our favorite pollinators time to emerge. 

Salix

Enjoy the sunshine, notice what’s around you and take note of the #signsofspring. Enjoy a few from my neck of the woods. I hope you are inspired to take comfort in nature. I do. 

Tag us on social media and use at #GFEEoutside, can’t wait to see what you find!