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Report Migrating Earthworms

Report the FIRST Earthworms you see this Spring to Journey North!

Even though they only travel a few feet, earthworms undergo a "vertical" migration each spring after the ground thaws. The appearance of the first earthworms is a welcome sign of spring, and is often closely tied to the arrival of the first robins.

1. In his book North With the Spring, Edwin Way Teale describes this unusual migration.Read his description so you'll know what to watch for. Also learn about worm biology and identification on these great Web sites:

2. Keep your eyes open for migrating worms!

3. When you see your FIRST earthworms of the season, please report to Journey North.

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