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