second half begins!



Spring may not quite be here, but spring break is over and we're back to the classes this Thursday night at 6:30 pm! Half a semester to go! Hope to see you Thursday night!

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Photo above is of a black oak in our yard last spring, when its leaves were just starting to come out. 

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