The summer solstice will occur on June 21. Its arrival will mark the longest day of the year and also when the sun appears highest in the sky.
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To celebrate and enjoy all those hours of daylight, we all should consider the opportunity to observe nature in a variety of sunlit settings: dawn, mid-day and twilight. Each will offer unique lighting (great for photography) as well as contrasting opportunities to view wildlife.
Here is a short list of summer outdoor activities to consider:
- Summer Solstice Festival and Hike-a-Thon (June 20)
- Summer Solstice Celebration (June 20)
- Flowers of the Solstice (June 20 @ 7-8:30pm, Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, Delmar)
- Path Through History Weekend (June 20-21)
- Father’s Day Hike (June 21)
- Father’s Day Sunset Sightseeing Cruise (June 21)
- Free Fishing Days in New York State (June 27-28)
- Karner Blue Butterfly Walk (June 28)
- Bird Walk (June 30)
- Twilight and the Thunder Moon (July 1 @ 8-9:30pm, Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, Delmar)
- Guided Geology Walk (August 1 @ 10-11:30am, Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, Delmar)
- Passport to Nature (Clifton Park; see page 27 of this guide)
- Letterboxing
- Watchable Wildlife Sites (statewide list, including those in Hudson Valley)
Happy trails!
