Earliest flowers of Dandelion, Common Chickweed, Ivy-leaved Speedwell. Green stems of Strawberry Bush conspicuous. Not too much insect activity, although on warm days you can see water striders skimming across the surface of Buffalo Creek. February George Peabody born 18 February 1795. The first signs of spring appear in Peabody Park as early as February.
Grackles return from the south.
Earliest Trout Lily leaves begin to peek out from the forest floor in mid-February. By late February spring is definitely on the way. The first leaves of the Red Trillium appear above ground. Bluebirds may be present.