Announcing The Patch.com Spring Photo Contest

Help your neighbors forget about the coldest, snowiest and frigid winter in recent memory by sharing these images of a warmer, kinder, gentler season heading our way. And help yourself too as there's a prize for the best spring photo we receive.

So take a walk outside somewhere and document what you see, or simply stick your camera out the window and take a photo of a crocus or tulip. Email your photos to william.laforme@patch.com. All entries will be displayed on the site.

Just remember:

• Submit as many photos as you like, by registering on our site and then clicking the “Add Photos” link below the photo on this page.

• A winner will be chosen on April 13. The winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to the Lynnfield restaurant of their choice.