Thanks to Lance for sending this sweet sign of spring in Takoma.
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Thanks to P. for sending yesterday:
“The Dupont Circle fountain is on and running after months of delays! Enjoy it while it lasts”
Thanks to Chris for sending: “Spring is near, the park service has started draining the reflecting pool for cleaning!” (more…)
Photo by Alex Byers
Godspeed to all looking for spots.
photo by angela n.
While we wait for those other peak blooms, get a load of these beauties: (more…)
photo by Dave Lyons
National Mall NPS with the good springtime news:
“Our cherry blossom experts are finalizing their projection for peak bloom dates. Next week (Thurs, 2/29), we’ll join our partners to share the big announcement, so everyone can begin their spring planning. Follow our social media accounts to get the news first!”
STAY TUNED.
On my walkabout yesterday, spotted lots of crocuses coming up and even some daffodils: (more…)
photo by Ian Livingston
On this last day of January – some more light at the end of the tunnel from NPS in response to a query from the Embassy of Japan: “We won’t have enough data to make a prediction for a few more weeks. For historical averages, check out our cherry blossom website”
Last year peak bloom was March 23 with green buds starting February 23 – Signs of Spring cometh soon!! (more…)
“Looks like Francis pool is ready to open next weekend!”
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know when the public pools are opening??”
From DPR:
“2023 Outdoor Pool Opening Hours: (more…)
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin the annual spraying of the female ginkgo street trees on Monday, May 1, 2023. The spraying will occur overnight from 9:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m., weather permitting.
The annual spraying serves to reduce the formation of mature ginkgo fruit, which emits an offensive smell when it falls on sidewalks and roadways. (more…)