The Vernal Equinox, the first official day of Spring, this year is on The Vernal Equinox, the first official day of Spring, this year is on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 6:29 am EDT. 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 will be in place until the Summer Solstice on Monday, June 20, 2016 at 6:34 PM EDT.
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 will be in place until the Summer Solstice on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 12:24 am EDT.
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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 $35. Senior (62+) Permit $21. Daily Permit $10.
For General information please call 810-227-2752 800-47-PARKS. Or visit our website at WWW.metroparks.com.
All park rules and regulations apply. Park in parking lots only.
Dogs on a leash are allowed in this section of the park.
VERY IMPORTANT: THE HOURS FOR LOWER HURON METROPARK ARE 6 am to 10 p.m. Daily.
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The permit for this cache was renewed prior to the 4/15/2017 deadline and again was approved by Kevin Arnold | Southern District Interpretive Services Supervisor Huron-Clinton Metroparks on 04/22/17