Noticing the Turning of the Year
At the vernal equinox, day and night are almost equal in length. It is a turning point in the year, when winter has not quite gone and spring is beginning to unfold.
Go out of doors today and look for a place where you can see signs of both winter and spring together. Perhaps you may find bare branches with swelling buds, fallen leaves lying beneath fresh green shoots, or hear birdsong on a cool and windy day.
In your nature journal, record what you find.
You might like to include:
What you noticed
What signs of winter can still be seen?
What signs of spring are beginning to appear?
What colours, sounds, and textures can you observe?
A drawing or a small list
Make a simple sketch of the place, or of one small thing you found there.
You could also write a list of the things that showed you that the year is turning.
A thought to finish
Write a sentence or two about this question:
What does this place tell me about springtime’s arrival?
You might also finish with these words:
“Today I noticed that…”
You can also find a free Spring Scavenger Hunt printable on the website.
Happy exploring!
