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Dear friend of Mother Nature,   How can you tell it's spring? Look outside at all the beautiful, flowering trees! That's a sure sign Mother Nature is finished with winter and it raises a timely question: Can you identify trees based on their flowers? Take our quiz and find out.   Other stories we're tracking this week:  Get ready to say, "awww." The world's cutest endangered animal was photographed for the first time in more than 20 years. You're going to want to check out the Ili pika. (Our Facebook fans loved him.) ​His critics often accuse him of alarmism, but these days Al Gore is sounding positivity upbeat. When did the former vice president become an optimist? What ailments does medical marijuana help? As more states legalize cannabis for various treatments, we've compiled a rundown of the science.  ​ Could you go a whole month without complaining? We found out about a project to do just that, and the result is this handy tip sheet on how to be less of a whiner. Whether you're a seasoned chef or hate the kitchen, you'll love these 5 hacks for unruly fruits and vegetables. They're quick peeling and opening tips for problem produce.    Do you have the wanderlust gene? About 20 percent of us have a genetic propensity toward adventure and exploration. It's time to smash the "crazy cat lady" stereotype. These fantastic photos of guys and cats will do more than make you smile; they could help more cats find homes. Looking for a unique place to stay, even vicariously? Explore this treehouse triplex in Atlanta. Environmentalist Peter Bahouth explains the inspiration behind the leafy Airbnb listing. Evolving thinking about energy efficiency, along with exciting technological advances, is driving the evolution of the lighting industry. Presented by UL. (Sponsored).  Looking forward to your visit, The team at MNN Join us at Google + | Follow us at Twitter | Like us at Facebook

Quick links It can be hard to stay committed to a weekly project, so MNN's Jaymi Heimbuch focused on her bond with her rescue dog, knowing her faithful pooch would help her stick with her goal of completing a 52-week photo project.   Chalkboard paint can transform anything from clipboards to refrigerators. Get your creativity flowing with these 12 fun uses for chalkboard paint.   Craig Armstrong doesn't go rock climbing without his partner: a rescue cat named Millie. The fearless feline loves to scale cliffs and boulders alongside her human companion. Lichens probably aren't what you think they are. They're not plants, not fungus. Take a look at their unexpectedly weird and beautiful world.