She read books about animals and imagined what their lives were like. Snuggled under a warm blanket, Rachel drew pictures and wrote about the life she experienced all year. They were coming together for their long journey through the ocean of air to their wintering homes.

Until the gathering calls from migrating birds meant that it was autumn. Rachel’s favorites were those about the sea.Īs the days grew longer and warmer, the chattering, chirping, and hooting got louder. Mom played the piano and Dad sang songs and read stories. As the sun set, she could hear the first bubbles of frogsong.Ĭrickets began their nighttime tune and bats squeaked a lullaby.Īt home there was a warm supper and a big family. Spring was Rachel’s favorite time of year. Caw, caw! Cheerily, cheerily! Peep, peep, peep, peep, peep!Īs the midday sun warmed the earth, other musicians chimed in. Spring After Spring: How Rachel Carson Inspired the Environmental Movement, by Stephanie Roth Sisson. Then we’ll look at some exhibit and museum objects that are related to her story. Maureen: First we’re going to read a book to tell us a little more about Rachel Carson’s life. The work that she did is directly related to the mission at Smithsonian Gardens. We’re going to talk about Rachel Carson, who was an author and a scientist and passionate about protecting habitats. Cindy, do you want to tell us a little more?Ĭindy: Sure, thanks Maureen! I’m so happy to be here today. Today we’re going to learn about Rachel Carson, who made it her life’s work to raise awareness of the importance of protecting the environment. New stamps come out every year on a wide variety of topics. Maureen: Welcome to Stamp Stories, where we explore topics that appear on postage stamps. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.Maureen: Hi, I’m Maureen from the National Postal Museum.Ĭindy: And I’m Cindy from Smithsonian Gardens. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long they’ve lived, and whether they’ll establish new nests in other places.

A peregrine falcon nestling is pictured during its health examination inside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.

Patti Barber, Endangered Bird Specialist with the PA Game Commission, bands one of three peregrine falcon nestlings inside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

Patti Barber, Endangered Bird Specialist with the PA Game Commission, left, and University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s Ian Gereg, wildlife health technician, check the health of a peregrine falcon nestling inside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

This location is the most productive peregrine nest in Pennsylvania. Harrisburg peregrine falcon nestlings are pictured on top of the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

Female 09/BS peregrine falcon watches for her babies to be returned outside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

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