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British Columbians help predict cherry blossom bloomings in global contest

Vancouver cherry trees expected to bloom four days earlier than last year, warm February a factor
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FILE- Cherry blossoms blooming are a welcome sign of spring. (Ashley Wadhwani-Smith/Black Press Media)

The results are in on a global contest where British Columbians were challenged to predict when cherry blossoms would bloom around the world, with prizes up for grabs for those who guess accurately and help scientists better understand the impacts of climate change.

Vancouver cherry trees are expected to bloom on April 3, four days earlier than last year’s peak bloom.

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