Millions of people marched on Earth Day in support of scientists who met in Washington D.C. to protest funds being cut by the Trump administration. There was a social media campaign encouraging people to join in and support science on earth day. The budget cuts are effecting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The organizers of the campaign said the goal was to convince officials to "adopt policies consistent with the scientific consensus on climate change, vaccines and other issues." The marches took place in The United States, Canada, Iceland, France, UK. https://weather.com/science/environment/news/march-for-science-earth-day-images-photos
Spring is upon us and that means spring football is here. With most college football teams already wrapped up with the spring game, Iowa played last Friday night. The defence showed up beating the offence 63-47. Josey Jewell is expected to be the leader of the defence, but Jake Gervase was the MVP Friday night with 3 interceptions, one of them being a pick six. The offence was the weak point of the night with both quarterbacks throwing interceptions.
Morel mushrooms are being fount in NE Iowa! The beautiful weather we have been getting has many out trying to find mushrooms. Right now is very early in the season but the conditions are starting to line up. Generally the best time to go I believe is mothers day weekend. But there is proof that they are already growing. They may be few and far in between in some spots but they are growing! http://www.kwwl.com/story/35221826/2017/04/23/slideshow-morel-mushrooms-found-around-eastern-iowa
Flowers, which seem to know more than people about things that matter, are getting into the spirit of this thing called spring. On Saturday at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, they were doing what they do best, in Technicolor, and hundreds of flower lovers were on hand. This is all happing at the Golden Gate Park. http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Spring-is-here-and-the-flowers-at-Golden-Gate-11043680.php
Vietnam needs to improve the quality of weather forecasting and enhance international co-operation to prepare for natural disasters, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said. Natural disasters in 2016 left 264 people dead or missing, while more than 370,000 houses were damaged. Agriculture, aquaculture, road and irrigation system were also affected. These disasters have cost Veitnam over 1.7 billion $.
Iowa has its first spring football game in the schools history. The objective is to see if it draws more people in attendance. The game will be on Friday, April 21 at 8:06 p.m.. Fans can watch the spring game online or listen to it on the radio. The game will be free to watch, but fans are not to be expecting much from the players.
The temperature has been going up and down constantly. Trees are blossoming and everything is turning green. The season of rebirth is here. Lots of outdoor activities are becoming more frequent. Enjoy the lovely weather! http://stoughton.wickedlocal.com/news/20170424/you-get-picture-share-signs-of-spring-shots
Mushroom hunting for Morel. This is the time of year to going mushroom hunting. many people in North east Iowa have been out mushroom hunting and finding them. My dad and I want out on Sunday and only found a quarter bag full. But it is still early in the season for finding them. If we have a couple more nice days they will be all over the place.
If you were expecting April showers this spring, you might just be in for a surprise With the first day of the new season coming up fast, most Americans can look forward to next month being warm rather than wet. That's according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Climate Prediction Center -- which released its seasonal outlook Thursday. The outlook -- which covers April, May and June -- says that most of the country should be expecting normal precipitation levels and much higher than normal temperatures.
Morel Mushrooms are popping up all around the state. This is a time of year that people love. They like it so much because you can walk through the woods and find great tasting morel mushrooms. People can pick them and take them home and cook them. http://www.iowasportsman.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=975323
Starbucks released a new drink for spring called the Pink Drink. This new beverage was released on April 10 in stores across the US and on the Starbucks app. Starbucks described it as "a light and refreshing beverage". It features sweet flavors of Strawberry Acai Refreshers with passion fruits and acai mixed with coconut milk and topped with a strawberries. “We’re thrilled that the beloved Pink Drink is joining the Starbucks menu, just in time for the warmer spring months,” said Starbucks vice president Vivienne Long in a statement.
The fish in Northeast Iowa are starting to bite better. The fishing report shows that the water temperature is at 55. The water is also high right now because of all the rain. Fishing report shows to throw top water bait. With the water temp rising it shows that spring is here. http://www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/Fishing-Reports
Spring is the season where things in the world come to life and sprout with potential. Springtime and cheese are similar. There are videos on Facebook of cows and goats excited to leave the barn and get the the freshly sprouted grass. Cheeses made from spring milk contain bright flavors that cheese lovers are looking for. The warmer weather moves people toward lighter flavors like cheeses that are creamy and crumbly at the same time. Spring is also good for aged cheese as well.
Thousands of people gathered in Washington to celebrate Earth Day and the march for science. Despite the rain, people began gathering around 8am and marched from the Washington Monument to the Capitol. Many scientists hope this event will encourage the government to to pay attention to the research on global warming.
On Saturday at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, hundreds of flower lovers were on hand. The botanical garden, on the Lincoln Way side of Golden Gate Park, seems far from anyplace, not just from Lafayette. It’s full of long pathways leading past plants with long Latin names. The names are on little signs, alongside other little signs that say you mustn’t pick them and you mustn’t step on them and you mustn’t step on the caterpillars, either.
On April 22, 2017, Earth Day, millions of people across the country marched in support of science. Thousands of people marched in Seattle, Washington including 97 year old Nobel Prize winner Eddy Fischer. He was a Nobel Prize co-winner in 1992 for physiology or medicine and is a professor of biochemistry. Many signs included "No 'alternative facts' in real science" "Funding science is patriotic" and many more. They marched in support of scientific research which Trump has criticized often, including proposing cutting funds to National parks and the National Institutes of Health. http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/science/seattle-march-for-science-draws-thousands-on-earth-day-including-a-nobel-prize-winner/
There is expected to be a rainstorm toady and tomorrow. Rain fall will start today but won't be heavy, as the day progresses into tomorrow the rain will be heavier and widespread. Outdoor activities aren't likely tomorrow. Boston high for today is less than the 50's due to the storm to come. The storm has already started accumulating in the East Coast. Along the coast and the tropical regions is where the heavy downfall is mostly concerned. https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/04/24/spring-nor-easter-will-dump-heavy-rain-area-this-week/nymVnFEskacICnIrJswONK/story.html Hannah Schutte
Earth Day gives us a chance to reflect on the amazing planet we live on and NASA thought that there was no better way to see our beautiful planet than getting a glimpse of it by space. They sent out some mind blowing pictures on social media to show just how beautiful it is. The images were taken by astronauts and various spacecrafts. Many others photos consisted of the earth in different places like the Bahamas, Med Sea, Australia and Italy. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/nasa-earth-day-photos_us_571a3b04e4b0d0042da8ea36?utm_hp_ref=earth-day
Planting all around in the us has taken off to a big start. Rain has been slowing everything down but farmers have been planting as fast as they can. Always look for the slow moving signs on the back of the implements because you never know what will happen. Last year at this time 36% of the corn and oats was planted and this year only 5% of it is planted. State wide 8% of the corn has been planted 9 days after last years and 3 day behind the 5 year average.
Mushroom hunting is a very important event that occurs in our area every Spring. After the nice warm rainy days, the mushrooms have been popping up through the ground. Several family go through the woods for hours at a time trying to find these seasonal mushrooms. Mushroom hunting is very traditional and recipes for cooking the mushrooms have been passed down for generations.
The spring football season is almost over with only a half-dozen games left this upcoming weekend. Ohio State sold out its spring game, 80,000 plus fans came. Michigan had 57,00 and even Michigan State had 25,000, but not Maryland. There wasn't even a official number of attendance because it was so low. However if you view the pictures fro tweets about the game, the only people attending were mostly just the student section. Maryland last year averaged about 40,000 fans per game which was just in front of Northwestern and Purdue out of the 14 big ten teams. One of the tweets stated "Guarantee there are more people at the party you're currently attending than at the Maryland Spring Game." Which was tweeted by Campus Sports.
Mushroom hunting is in full swing in northeast Iowa. Hunting for Morel mushrooms is a springtime activity. The Iowa DNR said that with the rain and spring temperatures it will be perfect time from mushrooms to pop up.
Experts were saying that last Saturday was going to be the best time to hunt for morel mushrooms, and were giving advice on what kind of bag or container to bring along while hunting, for example they said plastic bags are very bad to the mushrooms because they trap in moisture and it could make the mushrooms decay faster. http://whotv.com/2017/04/13/morel-mushroom-hunting-season-is-in-full-swing/
As the weather continues to get nicer, bees all throughout the state will be getting to work. It’s also the time of the year where we may see swarms of bees in unusual places. Beekeepers are warning everyone to leave them alone or call professionals to capture them. The bee population in our country has been on the decline for decades and the first bumblebee in the United States was put on the endangered list earlier this year. The more we harm them, the less apples, oranges, peaches, and almonds we would have.
Spring is here which mean Iowa Hawkeye football is back. Friday’s spring finale at Kinnick Stadium consisted mostly of steady, not spectacular, plays. Only three touchdowns total were scored in the Iowa defense’s 63-47 victory, and one was on a 59-yard interception return by Jake Gervase. There are plenty of questions remaining for the Hawkeyes this offseason, and head coach Kirk Ferentz will scrutinize those areas over the next three months. https://www.landof10.com/iowa/2017-iowa-spring-game-grading-hawkeyes-alongside-bowl-chili
A Texas man was competing in an Ironman Triathlon when he died. The Woodland, is a North American Championship Triathlon held in The Woodlands, TX. The state of Texas has yet to realase the name of the deceased man but have confirmed his death. https://springhappenings.com/ironman-texas-the-woodlands-athlete-dies-mid-triathlon/
A wonky version of one of the UK’s most expensive vegetables, asparagus, has gone on sale this week at a major supermarket, a s a result of this spring’s fluctuating temperatures. (keep it from being wasted" A warm early spring has asparagus shooting to push up early this year. Due to temperatures, some of the crop has grown into a crooked shape. Changeable temperatures have also led to shorter and longer spears.
With spring right around the corner new Spring themed Starbucks cups are coming out new. Celebratory spring cups are predicted to bring in more business. Weather changes mean new fun ways to theme your coffee. You can find these cups at participating Starbucks. The cups include an umbrella, bunny, and a sun.
With spring comes a lot of rain, and as you can tell it has been more rainy than sunny around here, but April showers bring May flowers, so let's hope for more rain, so we can have more flowers! The weather for this week shows all rain except for Friday being partly sunny, with temperatures rising up to 51 https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/Monona+IA+52159:4:US
As some people are excited for spring, others are preparing to suffer from allergies. The department of medicine in New York says that allergies affect millions of people in the U.S. and it's almost impossible to avoid pollen entirely. During this time, trees and plants release pollen into the air which can enter your nasal passages and trigger immune responses. They are suggesting that people keep their windows closed, checking pollen counts, shower often, wash clothes regularly, etc. http://www.kwwl.com/story/35047147/say-goodbye-to-allergy-misery-in-spring
Spring is allergy sufferers worst friend, but there are a number of ways to ease your agony. In the springtime, trees and plants release pollen into the air to fertilise other plants. This pollen can enter your nasal passages and trigger an immune response. Doctors are suggesting to vacuum, close your windows, shower often and wash your clothes on a regular basis to minimise your allergy discomfort.
The arrival of spring also starts the mark of nesting season for penguins. At the Shedd Aquarium during April in Chicago, rockhopper and Magellanic will start to build their nest to begin mating. April 25th was World Penguin Day and in honor of the day, the Shedd Aquarium shared a special look into the penguin's habitat during nesting season. Since 1994, penguin nesting rituals have taken place. The staff at the aquarium help to make the nesting and mating more natural by adapting the light cycle and scatter rocks and twigs around the habitat. The penguins collect and use the sticks and rocks that are found in their exhibit to build their nest. The males then choose the perfect rock that will attract the female to mate with her. Once the nest is built and the eggs are laid, visitors usually have a hard time spotting the eggs, even though the nest is easy to see. The aquarium states that visitors should expect to see eggs at the end of April into May.
Spring is here. there are storms left and right, while people believe that rain isn't the best but for the plants it helps all of the plants to start to grow and make the world beautiful again. The colder temperatures and increased precipitation is expected and will be present throughout the upcoming moths. All in all plants are starting to bloom and trees are getting their leaves back.
The U.S. 2017 corn planting pace remains a little behind the average and could stay that way with the midwest facing a lot of rain events in the next two weeks. http://www.agriculture.com/news/crops/illinois-corn-planting-pace-pulls-us-close-to-averagehow about th em apples
On earth day this year, April 22nd it was an eventful day to kick off spring weather in New York City. Parks held activities with helping clean the parks, hiking, or learn new ways to be greener and just being outdoors. There was also a lot of programming planned, much of it centered around and involving children. This also included 5k and 10k races and birdwatching. http://ny.curbed.com/2017/4/21/15382870/earth-day-2017-nyc-things-to-do
"Spring is here, and so are the bears." This is what a small county in New York said on Facebook. After multiple calls to 911 of bears in people's backyards. One call sent them into a small neighborhood where they found the bear snacking on the contents of a garbage can. The 600 pound mother black bear trailed two cubs with her. http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/04/25/bears-emerge-from-hibernation/
Spring brings nice weather. For some people they can be doing two things at once. Its called "Walk and Talk" Therapy. It is good for your body to get out on a nice day and do some walking. Denice Clark is a therapist in Atlanta and is using the "Walk and Talk" therapy to help out her patiences. Instead of being in an office that is closed with no fresh air, she takes them out for walks and talks to them about their problems or anything else that they may want to discuss. http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/05/health/sw-walk-and-talk-therapy/
The Drake Relays have begun. They are held the last week/weekend combination of April. With some results in, and new boundaries constantly being set, we can say that the Drake Relays are definitely off to a good start. With mens shotputers having more than four guys throw over sixties, making that a first in the state history. Who could disagree that track is signal that spring is starting. Here in Iowa you never know how our spring weather is gonna go. Are you gonna see people out running in sweats or with no shirts? Who knows but we can say that its spring weather alright.
Since spring is here, turkey hunters are ready to get their birds. This year seems to be promising, the population of turkeys is higher this year than last. Last year, 12,173 turkeys were killed in Iowa during the spring season. Last winter, the turkeys had lots of food available which has helped the population grow. http://www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting/Turkey-Hunting
The three eagles born this year at the Decorah Fish Hatchery continue to grow. The three, known as D12, D13, and D14, spend their days eating, growing, and preparing for flight. Viewers can watch the eagles do what's known as "wingercizing", or getting their wings trained for their first flight. The next step in their growth is for the trio to go 'branching', or hop out of the nest onto a nearby branch. http://www.wxow.com/story/16987009/watch-decorah-eagle-cam
Millions of people marched on Earth Day in support of scientists who met in Washington D.C. to protest funds being cut by the Trump administration. There was a social media campaign encouraging people to join in and support science on earth day. The budget cuts are effecting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The organizers of the campaign said the goal was to convince officials to "adopt policies consistent with the scientific consensus on climate change, vaccines and other issues." The marches took place in The United States, Canada, Iceland, France, UK.
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Spring is upon us and that means spring football is here. With most college football teams already wrapped up with the spring game, Iowa played last Friday night. The defence showed up beating the offence 63-47. Josey Jewell is expected to be the leader of the defence, but Jake Gervase was the MVP Friday night with 3 interceptions, one of them being a pick six. The offence was the weak point of the night with both quarterbacks throwing interceptions.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.landof10.com/iowa/2017-iowa-spring-game-grading-hawkeyes-alongside-bowl-chili
Morel mushrooms are being fount in NE Iowa! The beautiful weather we have been getting has many out trying to find mushrooms. Right now is very early in the season but the conditions are starting to line up. Generally the best time to go I believe is mothers day weekend. But there is proof that they are already growing. They may be few and far in between in some spots but they are growing! http://www.kwwl.com/story/35221826/2017/04/23/slideshow-morel-mushrooms-found-around-eastern-iowa
ReplyDeleteFlowers, which seem to know more than people about things that matter, are getting into the spirit of this thing called spring. On Saturday at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, they were doing what they do best, in Technicolor, and hundreds of flower lovers were on hand. This is all happing at the Golden Gate Park.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Spring-is-here-and-the-flowers-at-Golden-Gate-11043680.php
Vietnam needs to improve the quality of weather forecasting and enhance international co-operation to prepare for natural disasters, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said. Natural disasters in 2016 left 264 people dead or missing, while more than 370,000 houses were damaged. Agriculture, aquaculture, road and irrigation system were also affected. These disasters have cost Veitnam over 1.7 billion $.
ReplyDeletehttp://reliefweb.int/report/viet-nam/natural-disasters-cost-vi-t-nam-17-billion
Iowa has its first spring football game in the schools history. The objective is to see if it draws more people in attendance. The game will be on Friday, April 21 at 8:06 p.m.. Fans can watch the spring game online or listen to it on the radio. The game will be free to watch, but fans are not to be expecting much from the players.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.landof10.com/iowa/iowa-football-sprin-game-preview-game-time-tv-2017
The temperature has been going up and down constantly. Trees are blossoming and everything is turning green. The season of rebirth is here. Lots of outdoor activities are becoming more frequent. Enjoy the lovely weather!
ReplyDeletehttp://stoughton.wickedlocal.com/news/20170424/you-get-picture-share-signs-of-spring-shots
Mushroom hunting for Morel. This is the time of year to going mushroom hunting. many people in North east Iowa have been out mushroom hunting and finding them. My dad and I want out on Sunday and only found a quarter bag full. But it is still early in the season for finding them. If we have a couple more nice days they will be all over the place.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.outdoorlife.com/articles/survival/2016/04/12-tips-finding-more-morel-mushrooms-spring
If you were expecting April showers this spring, you might just be in for a surprise
ReplyDeleteWith the first day of the new season coming up fast, most Americans can look forward to next month being warm rather than wet. That's according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Climate Prediction Center -- which released its seasonal outlook Thursday. The outlook -- which covers April, May and June -- says that most of the country should be expecting normal precipitation levels and much higher than normal temperatures.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/16/us/weather-spring-outlook/index.html
Morel Mushrooms are popping up all around the state. This is a time of year that people love. They like it so much because you can walk through the woods and find great tasting morel mushrooms. People can pick them and take them home and cook them.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.iowasportsman.com/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=975323
Starbucks released a new drink for spring called the Pink Drink. This new beverage was released on April 10 in stores across the US and on the Starbucks app. Starbucks described it as "a light and refreshing beverage". It features sweet flavors of Strawberry Acai Refreshers with passion fruits and acai mixed with coconut milk and topped with a strawberries. “We’re thrilled that the beloved Pink Drink is joining the Starbucks menu, just in time for the warmer spring months,” said Starbucks vice president Vivienne Long in a statement.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.today.com/food/starbucks-debuts-new-pink-drink-spring-t110246
The fish in Northeast Iowa are starting to bite better. The fishing report shows that the water temperature is at 55. The water is also high right now because of all the rain. Fishing report shows to throw top water bait. With the water temp rising it shows that spring is here.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/Fishing-Reports
Spring is the season where things in the world come to life and sprout with potential. Springtime and cheese are similar. There are videos on Facebook of cows and goats excited to leave the barn and get the the freshly sprouted grass. Cheeses made from spring milk contain bright flavors that cheese lovers are looking for. The warmer weather moves people toward lighter flavors like cheeses that are creamy and crumbly at the same time. Spring is also good for aged cheese as well.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.kansascity.com/living/liv-columns-blogs/chow-town/article146387964.html
Thousands of people gathered in Washington to celebrate Earth Day and the march for science. Despite the rain, people began gathering around 8am and marched from the Washington Monument to the Capitol. Many scientists hope this event will encourage the government to to pay attention to the research on global warming.
ReplyDeletehttp://wtop.com/dc/2017/04/scientists-rally-march-for-science-on-earth-day/
On Saturday at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, hundreds of flower lovers were on hand. The botanical garden, on the Lincoln Way side of Golden Gate Park, seems far from anyplace, not just from Lafayette. It’s full of long pathways leading past plants with long Latin names. The names are on little signs, alongside other little signs that say you mustn’t pick them and you mustn’t step on them and you mustn’t step on the caterpillars, either.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Spring-is-here-and-the-flowers-at-Golden-Gate-11043680.php
On April 22, 2017, Earth Day, millions of people across the country marched in support of science. Thousands of people marched in Seattle, Washington including 97 year old Nobel Prize winner Eddy Fischer. He was a Nobel Prize co-winner in 1992 for physiology or medicine and is a professor of biochemistry. Many signs included "No 'alternative facts' in real science" "Funding science is patriotic" and many more. They marched in support of scientific research which Trump has criticized often, including proposing cutting funds to National parks and the National Institutes of Health.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/science/seattle-march-for-science-draws-thousands-on-earth-day-including-a-nobel-prize-winner/
There is expected to be a rainstorm toady and tomorrow. Rain fall will start today but won't be heavy, as the day progresses into tomorrow the rain will be heavier and widespread. Outdoor activities aren't likely tomorrow. Boston high for today is less than the 50's due to the storm to come. The storm has already started accumulating in the East Coast. Along the coast and the tropical regions is where the heavy downfall is mostly concerned.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/04/24/spring-nor-easter-will-dump-heavy-rain-area-this-week/nymVnFEskacICnIrJswONK/story.html
Hannah Schutte
Earth Day gives us a chance to reflect on the amazing planet we live on and NASA thought that there was no better way to see our beautiful planet than getting a glimpse of it by space. They sent out some mind blowing pictures on social media to show just how beautiful it is. The images were taken by astronauts and various spacecrafts. Many others photos consisted of the earth in different places like the Bahamas, Med Sea, Australia and Italy.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/nasa-earth-day-photos_us_571a3b04e4b0d0042da8ea36?utm_hp_ref=earth-day
Planting all around in the us has taken off to a big start. Rain has been slowing everything down but farmers have been planting as fast as they can. Always look for the slow moving signs on the back of the implements because you never know what will happen. Last year at this time 36% of the corn and oats was planted and this year only 5% of it is planted. State wide 8% of the corn has been planted 9 days after last years and 3 day behind the 5 year average.
ReplyDeletehttp://kiwaradio.com/local-news/corn-planting-well-behind-last-year/
Mushroom Hunting
ReplyDeleteMushroom hunting is a very important event that occurs in our area every Spring. After the nice warm rainy days, the mushrooms have been popping up through the ground. Several family go through the woods for hours at a time trying to find these seasonal mushrooms. Mushroom hunting is very traditional and recipes for cooking the mushrooms have been passed down for generations.
http://whotv.com/2017/04/13/morel-mushroom-hunting-season-is-in-full-swing/
The spring football season is almost over with only a half-dozen games left this upcoming weekend. Ohio State sold out its spring game, 80,000 plus fans came. Michigan had 57,00 and even Michigan State had 25,000, but not Maryland. There wasn't even a official number of attendance because it was so low. However if you view the pictures fro tweets about the game, the only people attending were mostly just the student section. Maryland last year averaged about 40,000 fans per game which was just in front of Northwestern and Purdue out of the 14 big ten teams. One of the tweets stated "Guarantee there are more people at the party you're currently attending than at the Maryland Spring Game." Which was tweeted by Campus Sports.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.mlive.com/sports/2017/04/maryland_had_its_spring_footba.html
Mushroom hunting is in full swing in northeast Iowa. Hunting for Morel mushrooms is a springtime activity. The Iowa DNR said that with the rain and spring temperatures it will be perfect time from mushrooms to pop up.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.kwwl.com/story/35150961/morel-mushroom-hunting-season-is-in-full-swing
Experts were saying that last Saturday was going to be the best time to hunt for morel mushrooms, and were giving advice on what kind of bag or container to bring along while hunting, for example they said plastic bags are very bad to the mushrooms because they trap in moisture and it could make the mushrooms decay faster.
ReplyDeletehttp://whotv.com/2017/04/13/morel-mushroom-hunting-season-is-in-full-swing/
As the weather continues to get nicer, bees all throughout the state will be getting to work. It’s also the time of the year where we may see swarms of bees in unusual places. Beekeepers are warning everyone to leave them alone or call professionals to capture them. The bee population in our country has been on the decline for decades and the first bumblebee in the United States was put on the endangered list earlier this year. The more we harm them, the less apples, oranges, peaches, and almonds we would have.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.kwwl.com/story/35249708/2017/04/26/beekeeper-leave-bee-swarms-alone
Spring is here which mean Iowa Hawkeye football is back. Friday’s spring finale at Kinnick Stadium consisted mostly of steady, not spectacular, plays. Only three touchdowns total were scored in the Iowa defense’s 63-47 victory, and one was on a 59-yard interception return by Jake Gervase. There are plenty of questions remaining for the Hawkeyes this offseason, and head coach Kirk Ferentz will scrutinize those areas over the next three months.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.landof10.com/iowa/2017-iowa-spring-game-grading-hawkeyes-alongside-bowl-chili
A Texas man was competing in an Ironman Triathlon when he died. The Woodland, is a North American Championship Triathlon held in The Woodlands, TX. The state of Texas has yet to realase the name of the deceased man but have confirmed his death.
ReplyDeletehttps://springhappenings.com/ironman-texas-the-woodlands-athlete-dies-mid-triathlon/
"Weird Weather = Cheap Asparagus?"
ReplyDeleteA wonky version of one of the UK’s most expensive vegetables, asparagus, has gone on sale this week at a major supermarket, a s a result of this spring’s fluctuating temperatures. (keep it from being wasted"
A warm early spring has asparagus shooting to push up early this year. Due to temperatures, some of the crop has grown into a crooked shape. Changeable temperatures have also led to shorter and longer spears.
http://www.msn.com/en-ie/foodanddrink/foodnews/weird-weather-means-wonky-asparagus-%E2%80%93-at-lower-prices/ar-BBAh1nR?li=BBr5PkP
With spring right around the corner new Spring themed Starbucks cups are coming out new. Celebratory spring cups are predicted to bring in more business. Weather changes mean new fun ways to theme your coffee. You can find these cups at participating Starbucks. The cups include an umbrella, bunny, and a sun.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.kwwl.com/story/34715609/starbucks-unveils-new-spring-cups
With spring comes a lot of rain, and as you can tell it has been more rainy than sunny around here, but April showers bring May flowers, so let's hope for more rain, so we can have more flowers! The weather for this week shows all rain except for Friday being partly sunny, with temperatures rising up to 51 https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/Monona+IA+52159:4:US
ReplyDeleteAs some people are excited for spring, others are preparing to suffer from allergies. The department of medicine in New York says that allergies affect millions of people in the U.S. and it's almost impossible to avoid pollen entirely. During this time, trees and plants release pollen into the air which can enter your nasal passages and trigger immune responses. They are suggesting that people keep their windows closed, checking pollen counts, shower often, wash clothes regularly, etc.
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Spring is allergy sufferers worst friend, but there are a number of ways to ease your agony. In the springtime, trees and plants release pollen into the air to fertilise other plants. This pollen can enter your nasal passages and trigger an immune response. Doctors are suggesting to vacuum, close your windows, shower often and wash your clothes on a regular basis to minimise your allergy discomfort.
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The arrival of spring also starts the mark of nesting season for penguins. At the Shedd Aquarium during April in Chicago, rockhopper and Magellanic will start to build their nest to begin mating. April 25th was World Penguin Day and in honor of the day, the Shedd Aquarium shared a special look into the penguin's habitat during nesting season. Since 1994, penguin nesting rituals have taken place. The staff at the aquarium help to make the nesting and mating more natural by adapting the light cycle and scatter rocks and twigs around the habitat. The penguins collect and use the sticks and rocks that are found in their exhibit to build their nest. The males then choose the perfect rock that will attract the female to mate with her. Once the nest is built and the eggs are laid, visitors usually have a hard time spotting the eggs, even though the nest is easy to see. The aquarium states that visitors should expect to see eggs at the end of April into May.
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Spring is here. there are storms left and right, while people believe that rain isn't the best but for the plants it helps all of the plants to start to grow and make the world beautiful again. The colder temperatures and increased precipitation is expected and will be present throughout the upcoming moths. All in all plants are starting to bloom and trees are getting their leaves back.
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The U.S. 2017 corn planting pace remains a little behind the average and could stay that way with the midwest facing a lot of rain events in the next two weeks.
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On earth day this year, April 22nd it was an eventful day to kick off spring weather in New York City. Parks held activities with helping clean the parks, hiking, or learn new ways to be greener and just being outdoors. There was also a lot of programming planned, much of it centered around and involving children. This also included 5k and 10k races and birdwatching.
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"Spring is here, and so are the bears." This is what a small county in New York said on Facebook. After multiple calls to 911 of bears in people's backyards. One call sent them into a small neighborhood where they found the bear snacking on the contents of a garbage can. The 600 pound mother black bear trailed two cubs with her.
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Spring brings nice weather. For some people they can be doing two things at once. Its called "Walk and Talk" Therapy. It is good for your body to get out on a nice day and do some walking. Denice Clark is a therapist in Atlanta and is using the "Walk and Talk" therapy to help out her patiences. Instead of being in an office that is closed with no fresh air, she takes them out for walks and talks to them about their problems or anything else that they may want to discuss.
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The Drake Relays have begun. They are held the last week/weekend combination of April. With some results in, and new boundaries constantly being set, we can say that the Drake Relays are definitely off to a good start. With mens shotputers having more than four guys throw over sixties, making that a first in the state history.
ReplyDeleteWho could disagree that track is signal that spring is starting. Here in Iowa you never know how our spring weather is gonna go. Are you gonna see people out running in sweats or with no shirts? Who knows but we can say that its spring weather alright.
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Since spring is here, turkey hunters are ready to get their birds. This year seems to be promising, the population of turkeys is higher this year than last. Last year, 12,173 turkeys were killed in Iowa during the spring season. Last winter, the turkeys had lots of food available which has helped the population grow.
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The three eagles born this year at the Decorah Fish Hatchery continue to grow. The three, known as D12, D13, and D14, spend their days eating, growing, and preparing for flight. Viewers can watch the eagles do what's known as "wingercizing", or getting their wings trained for their first flight. The next step in their growth is for the trio to go 'branching', or hop out of the nest onto a nearby branch.
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