Spotted salamanders are laying their jelly-like masses of eggs in still cold ponds. Painted turtles are out of hibernation and basking on sunny days. The flowers of the American elms and silver maples are wide open. The bloodroots are pushing up. Tender wild onion sprouts are large enough to flavor a salad or sandwich.
Spring is the sunrise of the year.
Argonne National Laboratory, Division of Educational Programs, Harold Myron, Ph.D., Division Director.