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Frog Walks
The wood frogs have arrived! Having spent the winter under leaf litter in the forests where they live, these small, cryptically marked, terrestrial frogs emerge from hibernation very early in the spring and make their way to vernal pools to breed. Their breeding season is brief - only a week or two in which to mate, lay eggs and return to the woods. The only North American amphibian able to live above the Arctic Circle, the wood frog has mastered cryogenics - that is, it is able to withstand the freezing of 45-60% of its body during hibernation. During the winter each frog becomes, in effect, a frogcicle, lying quiescent, without respiration or heartbeat, until spring.
Anyone interested in learning more about these remarkable creatures and observing them in their breeding pools is invited to participate in a Frog Walk in the Town Forest sponsored by the Lee Conservation Commission. The walks are open to everyone aged 5 and above. Two walks are scheduled: Sunday, April 10 at 9 a.m. (rain date Saturday, April 16 at 9:00 a.m.) and Monday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m. (rain date, Wednesday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m.). We will meet behind the library.
Lee Public Library
Starting a Vegetable Garden
Tuesday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Lee Public Library
Now’s the time to plan for the summer growing season! Annie Gasowski and Jean Olson of the Strafford County Master Gardeners program will present a workshop on starting a backyard vegetable garden. Even homeowners with a small yard can be successful at vegetable gardening. Annie and Jean will provide helpful hints and pointers on getting your garden started. Registration is required. This program is limited to 10 people and the registration deadline is Saturday, April 23rd. To register, please call the library at 659-2626 or email leelibrary@comcast.net
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