Spring
Spring is a time of rebirth!
Learn about the growth of seeds, the birth of insects and the march of the amphibians from forests to vernal pools and ponds.
Dance with springtime winds and look for rainbows after April showers.
Observe the graceful unfolding of new buds on trees and bushes and watch birds build new nests.
Fall
Fall arrives with cooler temperatures and vibrant colors in the season of renewal!
Learn of the ingenious ways that plants disperse their seeds to promise new growth in spring.
Look for grasshoppers and crickets in area meadows.
Summer
Summer is a time of growth and blooming flowers!
Observe the colorful show of wild flowers.
Find turtles vying for their place in the sun.
Listen for the chorus of insects.
Watch the constant flight of dragon and damselflies.
Winter
Winter is a time when much in the natural world in New England takes a rest.
Learn about how animals survive the winter and why evergreens keep their leaves.
Look for animal tracks and other signs of winter activity.
Play with snow and ice and explore the concept of temperature.
Observe changes in light through shadows and rainbows.