Nature Note:Seasonal Change

This morning I scheduled the fall furnace check-up.It's crucial for a natural gas appliance.A malfunction could mean an explosion-or at least higher energy bills.A few monarchs have been spotted.In recent years,their local numbers have been down.Perhaps their summer habitat was diminished greatly,their milkweed patches cleared for development.These migratory butterflies are on their way to Mexico,to the mountains outside Mexico City.
Maintaining a cold weather appliance;watching a wildlife transition:simple actions that signal the progress of seasonal change.