Migration
This black and red bird who perches on cattails in the wetland is an early indicator of spring
Red-Winged Blackbird
This gray mammal has a big bushy tail and eats acorns, nuts, and seeds.
squirrel
This tree's sap can be boiled down to make a delicious treat
Sugar Maple
This event occurs when the moon passes in front of the sun
eclipse
This animal can sometimes be found migrating in a car or plane to warmer places to enjoy the beach and play in the sand.
Humans
This mammal's teeth grow continuously throughout their entire life
beaver
This grows on the tips of branches before the leaves and flowers burst out.
Buds
On this holiday gift baskets are usually filled with eggs, bunny-shaped treats, stuffed animals, chocolates, jelly beans, and other small gifts.
Easter
These animals can be seen migrating in a V formation to conserve their energy
Canada Geese
This mammal spends time in the front office and can be found fixing things, helping teachers and families, and driving a cool truck.
Batman
This plant helps monarchs stay fueled for their spring migration
Milkweed
One tradition of this holiday includes booing when you hear the name Haman.
Purim
This animal relies on frequent stops to drink nectar to fuel its rapid wings and racing heart.
Ruby Throated Humming Bird
These semi-aquatic mammals have a thick coat to keep them warm in chilly water and webbed feet to help them swim.
Otter
If you plant this type of plant in your garden, it will come back year after year.
Perennial
In Islam, this is known as the holy month of fasting. People celebrate with prayer, reflection, and community. It begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent moon.
Ramadan
This resident of the Schoolhouse wetlands migrates south in the winter, then returns in the spring to be our mascot. It uses its large wings to fly both day and night.
Great Blue Heron
This mammal in the weasel family had a dark, silky coat and bounds through the snow.
Mink
These types of trees lose their leaves in the fall and grow new leaves in the spring
Deciduous
This event provides an equal amount of sun for the northern and southern hemispheres and indicates the start of spring
Equinox