Midsummer Day
Midsummer in June?
But summer has barely started!
Well, Midsummer Day on Tuesday, June 24, is a solstice holiday. Traditionally, it marks the midpoint of the growing season, halfway between planting and harvest.
Celebrations start the night before, on Midsummer Eve, and feature dancing, feasting, bonfires, and general merrymaking, then continue throughout the following day.
Of course astronomically speaking, summer begins on the solstice, which in 2025 arrives on Friday, June 20. At that moment, the Sun reaches its highest and northernmost points in the sky, and Earth’s North Pole tilts directly toward the Sun, giving those of us in the Northern hemisphere our longest day.
However, weatherwise, some folks (especially farmers) recognize the days around the solstice as the height of summer. Historically, by June 24 crops were well underway and looking promising, so growers celebrated their anticipated harvest at Midsummer festivals.
CITO Details
Celebrate Midsummer Day by getting outdoors and helping Villa Borba Park in Chino Hills get in shape for summer.
We're meeting early to try to beat the heat, but come prepared with sun protection and water.
Posted coordinates will bring you to the parking lot. Street parking is also available.
Bring your grabbers and gloves; I'll supply trash bags and dispose of the trash that's collected.
We'll meet at the gazebo near the parking lot. If the gazebo is occupied, an announcement will go out telling you where to find the log.
There are two dog parks here (large and small dogs) so feel free to bring your furry friend to play.
