I grow pollinator friendly flowers like marigolds and black eyes susans. I hope to grow milkweed this year if I can get seeds to germinate.

At our prior home, we had 2 blueberry bushes, a raspberry bush, a blackberry bush, and a pear tree. On our current property, we have berry bushes on the perimeter, and we started what we hope will be a mini orchard. We planted 2 apple and 2 pear trees last year that we hope will bear fruit this year. I would like to plant 4 more trees this year - perhaps a different variety each of apple and pear but also a peach and plum, or maybe cherry.

I had a leftover 1/2 of a sandwich and I shared it with my son when he came home wanting an afternoon snack.

I actively practice 'lights out' especially during bird migration during the Spring and Fall. I've also visited dark sky areas in the Texas Hill Country and Big Bend -- Amazing!

At the beginning of the month, I began revamping my garden. I have researched native plants for my area and removed some invasive species that were taking over the flower bed.

Next week I will be visiting staying on the Upper Texas coast and visiting several bird sanctuaries in that area. Peak spring bird migration for 2026 is currently underway, with peak movements occurring from late April through mid-May. The Texas coast is a vital biodiversity hotspot, featuring critical habitats such as the North American Coastal Plain, productive salt marshes, and unique coral reefs. Key hotspots include the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, and the Upper Texas Coast's birding sanctuaries,

Last month, I went to see the Whooping Cranes that winter along the coast of Texas; this month I read up on them and what is being done to and read they are an endangered species with on 800 in the wild; and a large group winters along the Texas Coast - they are estimate to be approx 543 in this group with others in LA and Winsconsin. The International Crane Foundation and The Conservation Fund partnered in 2025 to secure over 3,300 acres of critical wintering habitat in Texas, preventing development in vital coastal wetlands.