The
Northern Great Lakes is an area where the lives of plants and animals
are greatly impacted by the changing seasons. In spring and summer,
food and light are plentiful and the temperatures are mild. It's
a great time to watch migrating birds return or to hear the many
calls from ponds and forests.
In
the fall and winter, only the plants and animals that are well prepared
can survive the cold, dark weather. This is the perfect time to
get outside and look for signs of animals and birds. Like a detective,
you can follow the evidence of foot prints or partly eaten food
to find out who has been out and about.
Click on the names of the
seasons below to find out what the plants and animals of the northwoods
do to survive throughout the year.
In
the fall and winter, only the plants and animals that are well prepared
can survive the cold, dark weather. This is the perfect time to
get outside and look for signs of animals and birds. Like a detective,
you can follow the evidence of foot prints or partly eaten food
to find out who has been out and about.