There are certain things only Wisconsinites are lucky enough to enjoy, and one of them is watching for the telltale signs that spring is returning to our region.
Tune into the Spring Alive series with Goodwill NCW through May as we celebrate the flowers, birds, unique secondhand finds and seasonal store promotions that remind us that spring is back. Celebrate what spring has to offer with Goodwill NCW and share your own observations of spring as you see them!
Spring into Summer during the month of May at Goodwill NCW! The Power Points promotion and the Spring into Summer Gift Card Giveaway will run May 1 - 31. We'll also be accepting nominations for our Customer Spotlight Contest and celebrating Goodwill Week and Mom figures.
Geese have returned to the region, and goslings are starting to hatch across Wisconsin! Keep your eye out for geese gathering in grassy fields and open waters and listen for their distinct call. When geese are with their young, it's best to stay clear, as they can become protective.
TRY IT! Identify bird songs and calls using your phone with the Merlin Bird ID app developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
The heads of tulips are filling with color and opening their petals to gift us with their sweet fragrance! Did bunnies eat your tulips this year? Check out this life hack to ward off bunnies, or you can find wooden tulip décor at Goodwill NCW that can never be eaten and will always be in bloom!
TRY IT! Keep track of the dates that flowers bloom and birds return in a calendar or notebook. Next year, you'll be able to anticipate what to look forward to and compare the seasons.
Turkey vultures are massive birds that have been around since prehistoric times, and they migrate back to Wisconsin from South America every year. They are the ultimate recyclers, ingesting over 100 lbs of carrion every year while staying healthy and returning disease-free nutrients back to the land.
TRY IT! Identify plants and flowers you see on hikes and walks using your phone with the iNaturalist app.