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Ask A Fairy: Fall 2025 Answers
By Thimble & Blossom on
Blog: Ask a FairyThimble and Blossom let us know that they loved all of the nature questions you had for them this year, and loved the fairy drawings some folks left behind! Despite the dry conditions this summer, the rain this fall made for a beautiful fall foliage season and made it possible for Thimble and Blossom to stick around into November. They had to head south in search of warmer climates for the winter…
Brilliant Fall Leaves mean Fairies are Here to Stay!
By Dan French on
Blog: Ask a FairyThimble and Blossom are back on North Country Trails this fall! While they're waiting to migrate south for warmer weather each winter, Thimble and Blossom stop over for a couple of months on our trails to enjoy the fall foliage, tuck in the bears for hibernation, and to answer all of your nature questions! They stopped by Nature Up North to tell us how excited they are to see who can find their…
What's taking the Fairies so long?
By Thimble & Blossom on
Blog: Ask a FairyHello North Country Explorers!
It’s us! Thimble and Blossom, and we wanted to let you know why we’ve taken so long to return to our homes on the local trails. As you can imagine, fairy wings don’t do well in dry weather, and the end of this summer has been the driest ever recorded where we live! So far this summer we’ve only had 2 inches of rain, compared to the 19 inches we had last year. What a…
Ask a Fairy: Fall 2024 Answers
By Thimble & Blossom on
Blog: Ask a FairyThimble and Blossom let us know that they loved all of the nature questions you had for them this year, and were thrilled to receive a selfie too! Although it was a warm fall and they were able to enjoy the North Country into November this year, they had to continue south in search of warmer climates for the winter. Before they left, they took a moment to write their answers down and share them…
Ask A Fairy: Fall Weather brings Fall Fairies!
By Thimble & Blossom on
Blog: Ask a FairyThimble and Blossom are back on North Country Trails this fall! While they migrate south for warmer weather each winter, Thimble and Blossom stop over for a couple months on our trails to enjoy the fall foliage, tuck in the bears for hibernation, and to answer all of your nature questions! They stopped by Nature Up North to tell us how excited they are to see who can find their homes and to…
Ask A Fairy: Thimble and Blossom Are Back!
By Thimble & Blossom on
Blog: Ask a FairyBesides the fall foliage and fresh apple picking available in the fall season, there’s one other thing we all look forward to - the return of the fairies! Each fall Thimble and Blossom migrate through the North Country on their way south for the winter. During their travels they spend a lot of time chatting with chipmunks, lounging with ladybugs, playing with plants. Through all their woodland…
Ask A Fairy: Fall 2022 Answers
By Thimble & Blossom on
Blog: Ask a FairyThe leaves have all fallen and as the nights drop below freezing Thimble and Blossom are continuing on their journey south for the winter. Although they enjoy a few frosty mornings, they’re ready to bask in the warm sun rays again. But, before they left they made sure to write back to all of your wonderful nature questions! They wanted us to tell you that they loved answering your questions, and…
Ask A Fairy: The Fairies Are Back Fall 2022
By Thimble & Blossom on
Blog: Ask a FairyExciting news from the forests! Thimble and Blossom, our favorite migratory fairy naturalists, are back in the North Country! In the fall they like to take a break from flying and glide around on falling leaves, forage for berries and seeds with chipmunks, and enjoy a warm cup of acorn soup! Through all of their woodland travels they’ve become excellent naturalists, and are now here to answer any…
Ask A Fairy: Spring 2022 Answers!
By Thimble & Blossom on
Blog: Ask a FairyAfter a lengthy stay on North Country trails and in our backyards, our favorite naturalist fairies decided to continue north for the rest of the summer. But, before they left they made sure to write back to all of your wonderful nature questions! They wanted us to tell you that they loved answering your questions, and they hope you keep exploring and being curious about all the wonderful things…
Ask A Fairy: Spring Into Summer With the Fairies!
By Thimble & Blossom on
Blog: Ask a FairyWe just heard that Thimble and Blossom, our migratory fairy naturalists, are back in the North Country! In the spring they like to bounce on blooming buds, zip around with dragonflies, and take cold dips in freshly melted puddles! Through all their woodland time they’ve become excellent naturalists, and are now here to answer any questions you may have! Between May 27th and June 24th, use the…
