Spring Has Sprung!

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Across
  1. 1. A useful item to have during spring rains
  2. 3. When ice and snow start melting
  3. 5. When flowers reach full bloom
  4. 8. A creature that transforms into a butterfly
  5. 10. A color palette often associated with spring
  6. 11. A bright yellow spring flower
  7. 12. Symbolic of new life and often decorated in spring
  8. 14. The first stage of a plant emerging from the soil
  9. 15. A term often used to describe nature’s renewal in spring
  10. 16. The astronomical event marking the start of spring
  11. 17. What trees and flowers do as they prepare to bloom
  12. 18. The sound birds make more frequently in spring
Down
  1. 2. A baby animal commonly associated with springtime
  2. 4. These creatures emerge from the soil after spring rain
  3. 5. A light wind, often carrying the scent of flowers
  4. 6. April is known for bringing these
  5. 7. A grassy field that often comes alive in spring
  6. 9. A red-breasted bird often seen as a sign of spring
  7. 10. A powdery substance that causes many to sneeze in spring
  8. 13. A popular springtime hobby involving soil and seeds