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Using Wooly Bears to Predict the Weather

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Lawrence Wade

Background Information: The old Farmer’s Almanac said that you could predict the harshness of a winter by observing the color patterns on wooly bear caterpillars. It was said that if the orange band in the center of the body is … Continue reading →

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Wooly Bear Week

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Lawrence Wade

Over the past week, I have seen 4 wooly bears crossing the trail or hanging out on some plants. This is in spite of the fact that I have spent most my daylight hours teaching school. Wooly bears are fuzzy … Continue reading →

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