I want to congratulate the winners of the

's "Signs of Spring" contest!

1st place:

by

2nd place:

by

3rd place:

by

Runners Up:



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AND DON'T FORGET...
...it's not to late to get your entries in for the

"spring into bloom" contest! the original deadline (May 24th) has been pushed back until the 26th, leaving you with 2 extra days. (reason being, i'll be away for the memorial day weekend and will have very limited internet access) I hope to have the finalists chosen on the 27th and voting will start that night.
just a few quick reminders:
*this contest is open for members only! if you are not a member, joining is easy. just hit the join group button and you are automatically in!
*there is a limit of 2 entries per member
*this is a photography only contest but the photos can be old or new. photos must be of birds, butterflies, flowers, gardens, bird houses ect.
*simply submit your entry into the "spring into bloom contest" folder in the group's gallery
any other questions please drop me a note.
PRIZES NEEDED! we are still looking for prize donations, whether it be a feature, points, premium memberships ect. any group or individual who would like to donate please send me a note asap. any help will be very much appreciated!
So far prizes include:
a feature by

(of course)
a feature by

a feature by

a feature by

a feature and llamas by

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