Fieldtrips in the Spring

Spring really is the best time to get out and explore nature. Everything is growing, sprouting, blooming, and just plain beautiful! Here are the last two fieldtrips we've been on in the past few of weeks.

Wilson Creek National Battlefield

Mike went with us on this fieldtrip. We were still staying in a hotel and he had not started work yet. It was a nice break from waiting around to move in to our house. I didn't know this, but the battle at Wilson Creek was the 2nd major battle in the Civil War and that Missouri was greatly divided between feelings for the North and South. In fact, they had troops fighting for BOTH sides. Enjoy some pictures of our visit. We'll have to go back now that the trees have their leaves.

Springfield Conservation Nature Center

A few days ago we decided to go to this free Nature Center. There are several hikes so we can return often and have several different adventures. The best part...it is all free! We saw wild turkeys, squirrels, caterpillars, several types of birds, and some frogs.

This is what the landscape looks like near our home. Many areas have been cleared of trees for farming and pastures for cattle and horses. We live in a pasture area that is now being turned into home sites.