That tweet I posted said she is with them, but I don't have any more information since we don't know who she is. Maybe when they either detain her or she says her name?
But, we do know what the protestors are really up to now.
I think you are just describing normal early spring growth. My guess is the "issue" is chilly weather which is not unusual in April and early May. Warmth would make things really explode.