Pussy willow wakens

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March 12, 2026

Along the banks of the Charles River, the pussy willow has emerged. The male catkins of the species salix discolor has come into full flower, covered with soft, silver fur resembling miniature cats. The catkins appear before the leaves and are one of the earliest signs of spring.

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Emily Szczypek

Szczypek got the interest in photography from her dad and in nature from her mom. She chronicles nature, family, events, sometimes meaningful sometimes random. She has lived in Waltham for 29 years. “I love visiting the countryside but love living right in the city,” she says. “I love having a choice where I can walk, bicycle or drive to the supermarket and other places if so desired.” She serves as a steward for the Waltham Land Trust.

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Donna R Laswell
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March 13, 2026 at 10:34 am

Thank you for this uplifting little piece of GOOD news!! Maybe we could look forward to a Nature in Bloom around Waltham feature in the future? I bet the Waltham Land Trust would help with that!!

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