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    Savor The Summer Solstice Sunrise In Cleveland Metroparks Huntington Reservation

    News & Press | June 2012

    Savor The Summer Solstice Sunrise In Cleveland Metroparks Huntington Reservation

    Posted: June 5, 2012
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    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:



    BOB ROTATORI -216-635-3263 -or-



    HOLLY KECK - 216-635-3253



    Each year, the timing of the summer solstice depends on the sun
    reaching its farthest point north of the equator which usually
    falls around June 22. This year, the summer solstice occurs on
    Wednesday, June 20 at 7:09 p.m. Cleveland Metroparks invites
    everyone to wake up early the next morning for its 22nd
    Celebration of the Summer Solstice Sunrise on Thursday, June 21
    from 5:15 to 6:15 a.m. at Lake Picnic Area Shelterhouse in
    Huntington Reservation.



    Awed by the great power of the sun, civilizations have for
    centuries celebrated the summer solstice. The Celts and Slavs
    celebrated the first day of summer with dancing and bonfires to
    help increase the sun's energy. The Chinese marked the day honoring
    Li, the Chinese goddess of light. And the Druids festivities
    celebrated the summer solstice as "wedding heaven and
    Earth." This belief resulted in the present day belief of a
    lucky wedding in June.



    Join Naturalist Ken Gober and celebrate summer's first sunrise.
    As a main celestial event, the summer solstice results in the
    longest day and the shortest night of the year. There won't be
    dancing or bonfires, just time spent watching the majestic sunrise
    and introspection. Bring a favorite sunrise photograph or
    experience to share with the group. Then, enjoy a home-baked
    "solstice muffin" on the way home or to work.



    Lake Picnic Area Shelterhouse is located off Lake Road in
    Huntington Reservation, above Huntington Beach in Bay Village.



    For more information, call 440-734-6660.



    Savor another Summer Solstice Sunrise with Cleveland
    Metroparks - part of your life, naturally!



     



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