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