Spring scenes in Willmar

043120.N.WCT.Spring.0050.jpg — Translucent greenery brightens the path at Robbins Island Park in Willmar. Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune

By Erica Dischino

May 02, 2020 at 7:32 AM

WILLMAR — The starkness of winter is long gone and the greens of spring have returned to Willmar.

As spring slowly transitions to the heat of summer, enjoy the budding trees, chirping birds and wildflowers as they push through the once frozen ground. Spring is a time to enjoy the change and watch as the world comes back to life. In a time of great uncertainty, find solace in the beauty of spring.

1/6: Wildflowers peek through the leaves Wednesday evening in Willmar. Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune

2/6: A red wing perches on a branch Wednesday evening in Willmar. Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune

3/6: Wildflowers grow among the grass Wednesday evening in Willmar. Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune

4/6: Buds form on a tree in Willmar. Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune

5/6: Leaves bloom on a branch Wednesday evening in Willmar. Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune

6/6: The evening sun turns aquatic grass into shades of gold Wednesday along Foot Lake in Willmar. Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune

By Erica Dischino

Erica Dischino is a photojournalist for the West Central Tribune and Forum News Service. She grew up in northern New Jersey and has lived in the Midwest since 2017. She enjoys photographing the stories of west central Minnesota from county fairs, parades and pandemics. Feel free to contact her at edischino@wctrib.com or 320-894-8865 with your best photo ideas.

Spring scenes in Willmar

The change of season brings translucent greens, budding trees and an abundance of wildlife.