SPRING CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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Across
  1. 4. meal taken outdoors as part of an excursion
  2. 6. passing of one state into another
  3. 7. "shoot" or growth of a plant
  4. 8. often nest underground in colonies
  5. 9. short, sharp high pitched sound made by birds
  6. 13. color of spring
  7. 16. fun to jump in
  8. 17. cute, small, yellow, fluffy
  9. 19. heavenly scented flower, blooms late spring
  10. 20. brings forth warmth, radiance and cheerfulness
  11. 22. a renewed existence
  12. 25. a planned space outdoors, for display or cultivation
  13. 27. plant symbolizing motherhood and new beginnings
  14. 28. warm enough to melt ice and snow
  15. 29. home to keep young ones safe and warm
  16. 30. protects against rain and sunlight
  17. 31. young sprig used as a symbol of Ireland
Down
  1. 1. degree of hotness or coldness measured on a scale
  2. 2. shows bring may flowers
  3. 3. north America's cutest good luck beetle
  4. 5. small, long insect with many legs that feeds on legs of plants
  5. 8. sport consisting of two teams of nine players
  6. 10. to produce young from an egg, by applying natural or artificial heat
  7. 11. also referred to as a "slicker"
  8. 12. spring songbird
  9. 14. Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ
  10. 15. long walks usually taken in the country or woods
  11. 18. popular toy on windy days
  12. 21. off / on rain throughout the day
  13. 23. popular 1990's tv sitcom
  14. 24. sling made of fabric, rope or netting, suspended between two or more points
  15. 26. symbolic arc of hope in many cultures
  16. 28. large, brightly colored spring blooming plant