Sounds like Spring
What Wisconsin bug makes this sound?
Cicadas
The name of this spring time holiday may come from the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre, associated with spring and renewal.
Easter
This special type of rainforest plant is known for its enormous flowers that smell like rotten meat and attract flies for pollination.
True or False: Some stars are cool enough to touch
True
These sweet and silly animals "propose" with pebbles. Some species present a smooth stone to a potential mate as a sign of affection.
Penguins
This Wisconsin bird becomes more aggressive, especially males, during their breeding season which typically occurs in the spring.
Red Winged Blackbirds
Celebrated every year of April 22nd, this holiday originates in a grassroots movement to raise public awareness about environmental issues.
Earth Day
When does the growing season typically begin in Wisconsin?
Late April or Early May
28 days
Showing self-awareness—a trait they share with humans and a few other creatures, this animal can recognize themselves in mirrors.
Elephants
Picture you are in the woods, what is making this sound?
Trees
Celebrated this year from the evening of Sat, Apr 12 – Sun, Apr 20, this Jewish holiday commemorates the Exodus from Egypt, featuring the Seder meal and special readings.
Passover
Name 2 different methods for plants to disperse their seeds.
Acceptable Answers:
Wind Dispersion
Bearing Fruit (eaten by animals)
Sticking to Animals (burdock)
Gravity (not dispersed by wind)
Water (flows down rivers)
Why does Earth experience seasons as it rotates around the Sun?
The Earth is tilted on its axis, causing different parts of the world to be more directly exposed to the Sun's light and power
These “smiling” amphibians can regenerate entire limbs, including parts of their heart and brain!
Axolotls
What Wisconsin animal makes this sound in the spring?
Female White Tail Deer
This May holiday celebrates the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla—but it's not Mexico’s Independence Day!
Cinco De Mayo
When trees regrow their leaves in the Spring, the leaves are a bright green color. In the fall, the chemical that makes them green is lost, exposing their true colors. What is this chemical called?
Chlorophyll
Earth's atmosphere is vital to its ability to maintain life. Its atmosphere is kept safe by a special magnetic field around the planet. What causes this magnetic field to form?
Plate tectonics
When the environment isn’t right (like too dry), these tiny creatures can go into super long hibernation mode, some as long as 3 years!
Snails
This sound comes from what Wisconsin animal when it is fighting another?
Fox
As we know, Mother's Day honors mothers and caregivers, often with cards, flowers, and art made by family members. In 1914, what president made this an official holiday recognized in the United States?
Woodrow Wilson
Perennial plant species that grow early in the season are also commonly seen after natural disasters, such as fireweed growing after a fire. What is another name for these type of species?
Pioneer Species
In the hit Nickelodeon tv show The Legend of Korra, a special event called Harmonic Convergence occurs when all the planets align. What is this event called in real life?
Szygy
In June 2022, a video surfaced on the internet, showcasing the revival of what appeared to be a mummified suckermouth catfish with just a splash of water. These fish can endure prolonged periods under dried up mud. About how many hours can these fish survive without any water at all?
30-40 hours