Farewell to Frost?

Frost decorated our yellow-brown field this morning with sparkles! Both of our cats, Mo and Snowball were leaning on the front door at sunrise, licking frosty paws and meowing for entrance. Contrast that with the weather this weekend where we got out the fishing poles and yellow-green power bait and caught our limit of rainbow trout at McKay park in Jefferson City. February in Missouri always guarantees a few days that remind you spring is a light at the end of the winter tunnel.

Our spring schedule is filling up fast, and we're excited to re-visit some of our favorite spots - like Springfield Conservation Nature Center - and head to some brand new venues - like Republic Kindergarten! Can you imagine the energy of 300+ kindergartners in the same room? We can't wait!

Maybe we'll see you at Interface A at Tan-tar-a, Osage Beach, MO next week. We'll be in the exhibitor space, strumming the guitar and singing some wild tunes and visiting with folks. Come by on February 19 or 20 and "set a spell."

WildHeart on the Road

Well, we made the big decision to go full-time in the conservation education/entertainment field! We are very excited about reaching out to our community and state with the conservation message. It is a dream come true! It's a busy time - marketing, scheduling and preparing for a full-time tour schedule...but we're also savoring this new start and new chance.
Next on the schedule is the Kansas City area November 19-21 and Sedalia November 24-25. Hope to be in your area soon.
Naturally,
Jan

Eastern Gray Tree Frog in the Window

We spotted a wee tree frog on the glass of our front window this morning...clinging with his toes to a bit of warmth from the house. There's a cold front settling in, and he must know it! We're all getting ready for winter. George is out putting up a new fence for the horse's wintering grounds, I gathered all the fresh basil before the last freeze and made pesto. Yum! We have a gigantic basket of green bell peppers we harvested...trying to save them from a melting frost. Everybody that comes to visit us gets a pile of peppers to take home.