A droplet is pictured on moss. Photo by Taylor Brennan When the long winter months come to its final days, we all desperately search for any signs that will bring a break from nature’s cold darkness.

Spring is one of the most eagerly anticipated times of the year, bringing a shift from the darker, colder months into a season that feels brighter, lighter and full of renewal.

TOLEDO, Ohio — With April just a few days away, signs of spring are beginning to emerge despite the chilly temperatures that started of this week. The spring bloom signals the arrival of warmer ...