Spring Health
True or false:
Sunscreen is not important in the spring time
False.
Sunscreen is important even when it is not very hot or sunny out.
Another name for an Arachnid
Spider
How many people live on Cape Cod?
228,996 according to the 2020 US Census
They are usually the color orange. they can be long and have green tops.
Hint: Bunny rabbits like them
Carrots
What organization recently visited TCI to evaluate how we operate
CARF
How do I treat a bug bite?
Wash with soap and water; consider an Ice pack;
use an anti-itch cream; for serious bites or allegies seek help
This bug...only females bite, will bite day or night, can lay their eggs in a teaspoon of water
Mosquito
What kind of whales will you find in Cape Cod waters?
What makes a plant green?
Chlorophyll. It is a pigment that make plants green as they absorb the sun's rays
Being respectful, responsible and safe are...what?
TCI Expectations
What should I do if I touch poison ivy?
Wash your hands. Wash everything that touched the poison ivy...clothes, tools, pets.
If a rash starts, Calamine lotion helps sooth the area.
What do Lavender, Mint, Rosemary, Lemon Grass have in common?
They are natural bug (esp Mosquitos) repellants
How many libraries on Cape Cod?
BONUS: What does C.L.A.M.S. mean?
35 Member libraries
BONUS:
Cape Libraries Automated Materials Sharing (CLAMS)
What is germination?
ger·mi·na·tion/ˌjərməˈnāSH(ə)n/
noun
What are the names of our fish in the tank?
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What should I do after a day out at the beach, hiking, playing sports or walking the dog, when I have been using sunscreen and bug spray?
Take a shower, wash the pollen and chemicals off and check for ticks or bites. Pay attention to your clothes too because insects and pollen may attach to your clothing too.
Are ladybugs helpful?
Do they have protection from other bugs and birds?
Yes, they eat smaller bugs called Aphids that can destroy plants.
The bright color and yucky taste keeps predators away!
What is (are) the starting places for the Best Buddies Challenge?
100 mile route: starts at JFK Library in Boston
55 mile route: starts in Carver
20 mile route: starts in Sandwich
How many seeds are on a strawberry?
200, give or take
How many exits are there in our building?
Where do members and staff meet after a drill?
5
The corner of the parking lot towards KIA.
Do hygiene needs change in the spring time? Summer time?
Yes, people sweat more, spend more time outside, there is pollen, there are bugs returning, use of sunscreen and bug spray increase, so more reasons to clean ourselves and our clothes.
Which animals love to eat ticks?
Opossum and turkeys
How many bones are in a shark?
None. Sharks have cartilage.
How do I attract more birds to my garden?
Some items that may help: a bird bath, use native plants, avoid pesticides, provide nesting areas such as birdhouses and trees.
Which agency has the greatest members, the biggest sports fans, does the best stuff and is just the coolest place to be?
TCI