Category Archives: Fall

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Wooly Bear Mania

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Lawrence Wade

Wooly bears are fuzzy caterpillars and tend to appear in great numbers when the weather gets warm in the fall. They are the caterpillar of a small white moth known as the Isabella Moth. Kids love to handle them because … Continue reading →

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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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