Glenmere Lake, 12 and 13 March 2007

Could spring be coming? Could it be here already? A number of families joined us at the Glenmere Lake Recreation Area in Chester/Florida for a walk outside. Our usual trails and parks were still covered in snow and ice, so we instead walked along the less travelled country road on which the recreation area can be found. Evidence of the onset of spring was here... we saw fresh rectangular woodpecker holes in trees (the pileated woodpecker was probably the culprit), a flock of robins on the field next to the old stone house, and small streams of melting snow running alongside the road. Soon it will be time to swap our winter hats for our spring sunhats! We have also decided that this will be the location of the Nature Strollers Family Gathering that we are beginning to plan. We would like to organize a day in June for families to enjoy the outdoors and have the opportunity to socialize with each other as well as explore ther natural environment. With the lake, a close-by pond, wooded trails, the pavilion, benches and tables, we think this would be the perfect place to host the gathering. We'll keep you informed as we finalize the details!