The snow is finally gone and life has returned to the forest. Squirrels and chipmunks can be seen once again be seen chasing each other along the dead logs. Birds can not only be heard but they can be seen flying from tree to tree filling the air with sound. Patches of green have formed on the wet soil in the form of grass, young ferns and moss. The buds on the red maple branches are noticeably red all the way up the tree. There are no new leaves yet but they are well on their way.