Today, it feels like spring has finally sprung. All around Redstone Quarry signs of life are more than evident. The grass is growing green, tiny wildflowers are blooming, and the buds on the Paper Birch I have been getting to know are starting to sprout! I tried to get as close to the buds as I could with my camera to point out the beginnings of flowering. Little white feathery hair-like structures have begun to emerge from the new buds I noticed last time.
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Mondays are usually some of my busiest days, and this was the perfect way to take advantage of the sun and warmth while still being productive. I found great enjoyment in being able to breathe the fresh air and get outside. Redstone Quarry has become such an amazing resource as a close area for outdoor enrichment.
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