TRR photo by Scott Rando A close-up shows the caterpillars, already covered with fine hairs. Some eggs are visible to the lower left of the frame.

Gypsy moth caterpillars on the march

Not all things that hatch out during the spring season are welcome. During early to mid May, gypsy moth caterpillars hatch and emerge from their egg masses. These tiny larvae are very small, about three to five mm, when they first hatch. When they first emerge from an egg mass, they can frequently be seen clustering around the bottom of it.

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“No price is set on the lavish summer;

June may be had by the poorest comer.”

—James Russell Lowell

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Learn nature journaling at Grey Towers

MILFORD PA —A nature journaling workshop will introduce the fundamentals of conservation field journaling from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, at Grey Towers National Historic Site.

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Also in this issue:

• Funding available for conservation programs
• Stock your pond with