Spring (March 20 or 21)

Learn more about the prairie crocus, or anemone, including its distribution in Alberta. At the end of the page, you can read a Blackfoot legend about how the prairie anemone got its fur coat.

There are some special spring traditions around the world. Here are some examples from Japan, Bulgaria, Poland, Thailand and Australia.

Spring has sprung up around the world. This article explores how the arrival of spring is celebrated in Iran, the United States, Mexico, Egypt and Japan.

These live web cams allow you a special look into some nesting boxes. Use the horizontal menu to access the live cams of a variety of birds.

Hinterland's Who's Who provides a description of the American robin on this page. Be sure to check out all of the information linked on the tabs - Description, Habitat and habits, Range, Feeding, Breeding, Conservation and Resources - and view the video clips.

For many Albertans, the sight of Canada geese in the sky is a sign of spring. Hinterland Who's Who provides video and audio of the geese, related lesson plans, a description of the Canada Goose, as well as its habits and habitats.

This site explains spring and reviews some of the key events of the season: baby animals, nesting birds, frog life cycle and plant growth. Watch for the green Next arrows on the pages.

The tulip tradition continues to celebrate spring, especially in Ottawa, where more than three million tulips bloom each year, marking the very special history of Canada's contribution to the people of Holland during World War II.