Palmer Hayfields

Went down to see the migrating birds but missed them but beautiful scenery.

Sunset over Knik Arm

Volunteer Party

Saying goodby to lots of good friends at the ERNC.

Eagle River Nature Center Volunteers

Here we are at the going away party for Paul, Francis and Jo Ann. Lots of great food and friends.

Swans return to Beaver Pond

This pair of swans have been seen several days at the beaver pond so we hope that will nest here.

Dumpster Diving

These guys (Dick and Francis) are a little old for dumpster diving but Francis had inadvertently tossed some of Dick's treasures (see stove pipe) in the dumpster so they had to be retrieved.

April 25, 2006 - 18 Inches of snow breaks record

Alaska law requires that studded snow tires be removed no later than May 1 of each year. Spring seemed to be here with the arrival of the large mosquitos. On April 24 the weatherman predicted 1 to 2 inches of snow/rain tomorrow. With the temperature high at 51 and a low 31 degrees, we laughed at another poor prediction. Well, he did miss his prediction by approx. 16 inches.

We had an auction for the Eagle River Nature Center at the BP Bldg. in Anchorage scheduled for the evening of April 25. All day we watched the snow fall but the roads were so warm it was quickly melting, and then it start to stick. As time neared for our departure we waded thru approx. 10" of snow to get to the car. It continued to snow all night and this morning we had a total of approx. 18 inches. Apparently winter is not over.

On April 25 four of our summer resident volunteers arrived. . . .but summer was not here. We told them they would have the privilege of seeing three Alaska seasons in the first month . . . winter . . . . spring . . . and then summer would arrive.