This is the 11th of our seasonal caches. The Vernal Equinox, the
first official day of Spring, this year is on March 20 at 1:48 AM.
(0548 UTC)
It is the point at which the sun crosses the celestial equator
from south to north. This signals the beginning of Spring in the
Northern Hemisphere. The vernal equinox has long been a significant
event in the lives of agricultural peoples as it symbolizes
nature's regeneration, fertility, growth and bounty. The word
equinox comes from Latin and means "equal night". On this day,
night and day each last twelve hours.
The Vernal Equinox used to be considered the beginning of the
Pagan New Year. It was a time of joy called forth by the
resurrection of the "Light of the World" (sun god) from the
underworld of the winter, from where he arose to join his goddess
Eostre.
This cache will remain in place until the first day of
Summer.
Please return the cache to its hiding place the way you found
it.
This cache is located
within Lower Huron Metropark, a part of the Huron-Clinton
Metropolitan Authority park system. A Metropark Vehicle Entry
Permit is required: Annual Permit $20. Senior Permit $12. Daily
Permit $4.
For General information please call 810-227-2752 or
800-47-PARKS. Or visit our website at WWW.metroparks.com.
All park rules and regulations apply. Park in parking
lots only.
The Hours for Lower Huron Metropark are from 6:00 AM to
10:00 PM. |
Have fun!
