Goodbye swift, soggy February; hello spring’s early heavings
A specimen eastern red cedar starts to ‘bronze’ as this winter begins to show its age. The tree’s stiff foliage casts a solid shadow on a rare sun-drenched February day. DENNIS FORNEY PHOTO
Dennis Forney
February 26, 2021
As the shortest month, with just 28 days, it’s not surprising that February also feels like the fastest month. In this long, long year, February’s fleet passage is most welcome.
Next week brings March, then March brings the first day of spring on the 20th, and with that date the daily hours of light begin outpacing hours of darkness.