We’ve had such a mild winter, haven’t we? Lately, it’s been nearly impossible to dress appropriately for the wild mood swings Mother Nature has been going through, changing from cold, sleety weather to sunny skies in just a few hours. It’s all a bit crazy, right? So what does this mean for us? How is this unpredictable weather affecting the planet, animals, and even bugs?
Weather and Pests
There’s no question that bugs and rodents are just as confused by the weather as we are. In the Midwest, winter is typically a time for bugs to slow down and find safe spots to ride out the cold. But when your winter is unusually warm and you spot mosquitoes in your apartment in December (yes, that really happened to me!), you know something’s off. Without the extreme cold, pests have stayed more active this season. And, let’s face it, they’re mainly focused on eating and mating. So, what does this mean for spring? If you ask me, “Are bugs worse this year?” I’ll answer by telling you about the mosquito bite I got in December.
Rose Partners with Chicago’s Nature Museum to educate people of all ages on Weather to Climate
From left to right: Rose representatives Paul Erickson, Don Evans, Bery Pannkuk, Janelle Iaccino, Howard Sipe Rose strongly believes in engagement, education and empowerment, especially in young children. We are absolutely honored to be part of such an important topic in today’s ever-changing environment and are grateful for the partnership we have with Chicago’s Nature Museum
About the Exhibit
Explore the incredible power of extreme weather events and discover how climate change is impacting both human and animal communities worldwide in this interactive exhibit. Experience the thrill of using a simulator to combine Earth’s forces and create a storm of epic proportions. Step onto the stage to test your skills as a meteorologist in our climate lab or design a new animal built for a changing climate – and so much more! See what ABC 7 has to say about this exciting exhibit! The Weather to Climate exhibit at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is open to the public now through October 2016. There’s something for everyone, so come check it out today!
Here are some of the photos I took at the exhibit!
