Migration
Mammals
Plants
Celebrations
100

This black and red bird who perches on cattails in the wetland is an early indicator of spring

Red-Winged Blackbird

100

This gray mammal has a big bushy tail and eats acorns, nuts, and seeds.

squirrel

100

This tree's sap can be boiled down to make a delicious treat

Sugar Maple

100

This event occurs when the moon passes in front of the sun

eclipse 

200

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

200

This mammal's teeth grow continuously throughout their entire life

beaver

200

This grows on the tips of branches before the leaves and flowers burst out.

Buds

200

On this holiday gift baskets are usually filled with eggs, bunny-shaped treats, stuffed animals, chocolates, jelly beans, and other small gifts.

Easter

300

These animals can be seen migrating in a V formation to conserve their energy

Canada Geese

300

This mammal spends time in the front office and can be found fixing things, helping teachers and families, and driving a cool truck.

Batman

300

This plant helps monarchs stay fueled for their spring migration 

Milkweed

300

One tradition of this holiday includes booing when you hear the name Haman.

Purim

400

This animal relies on frequent stops to drink nectar to fuel its rapid wings and racing heart. 

Ruby Throated Humming Bird

400

These semi-aquatic mammals have a thick coat to keep them warm in chilly water and webbed feet to help them swim.

Otter

400

If you plant this type of plant in your garden, it will come back year after year.

Perennial

400

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

500

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

500

This mammal in the weasel family had a dark, silky coat and bounds through the snow.

Mink

500

These types of trees lose their leaves in the fall and grow new leaves in the spring

Deciduous 

500

This event provides an equal amount of sun for the northern and southern hemispheres and indicates the start of spring

Equinox