Articles related to "Vernal"

An unsightly mud puddle in your yard? Look closer. It may be teeming with life.

March 20, 2007, is the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. As spring begins, examine some myths related to the equinox.

This game gives students a sense of the life cycle and challenges faced by migratory wood frogs.

The Panorama Trail, an 8.5 mile hike, is all downhill. See Illiloluette Falls, Nevada Falls, and Vernal Falls all in one hike.

While many will celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd, others mark the spring equinox, March 20th, as the date. Read about the two men who championed environmental awareness.

Vernal pools are essential for salamander breeding, providing food and shelter in the absence of predatory fish. If pools dry up, immature salamanders may die.

Hamamelis vernalis, a North American native, is a two-season landscape performer with fragrant yellow spring blooms and deep yellow autumn leaves.

It's spring, the Vernal Equinox, a time to celebrate new beginnings and fresh food.

Many festivals are keepers of time: they mark the seasons. But what determines the seasons?

Is it possible to balance an egg on its end on the fall or spring equinoxes? Will balancing the egg prove that there is something special about the equinox?

Spring rains are bringing out amphibians, such as frogs and salamanders, who now begin the sometimes treacherous journey to breeding grounds.

A look at the representation and symbolism of Easter in Fine Art paintings and in folklore. What is the meaning behind the Easter Bunny, the Lamb and Eggs?

Mythology and observing spots for the tiny constellation Aries the Ram.

This minor Sabbat greets spring's arrival. The wheels of the cycle of nature and of life turn. Nature is reborn, offering the promise of abundant future harvests.

The Easter Bunny handing out eggs has its roots in pagan mythology. The calendar, the rabbit, and the eggs are all tied to Celtic mythology.

This Sabbat, a Fire/Solar Festival features rituals and a banquet with the day's traditional fare. Merry meet at the table and savor springtime's special feast recipes.

Two recipes featuring eggs, flavored with herbs, to help celebrate this ancient pagan celebration of spring.

There are holidays in March that have their origins in pagan beliefs. The Spring Equinox is one of four solar festivals every year when day and night are equal.

Though it is one of the most sacred days on the Christian calendar, the trappings of Easter are derived from pagan practices.

Astrological interpretation has been misunderstood by many. Astologers have perfected the art of interpretation and can apply this knowledge to anyone's life.

The sun's height in the sky is crucial in determining climates and microclimates. Latitude, longitude and the earth's tilt govern amounts of sun reaching locations.

Hamamelis virginiana, a North American native, brings interesting golden flowers and leaf color to the autumn landscape. It merits more use in planned landscapes.

Choosing optimal site and microclimate for Hamamelis (witch hazel) planting locations facilitates growth and generates best spring and autumn performance.

Multiple characteristics allow witch hazels to fill garden niches and extend landscape interest to four seasons. Effective use depends upon siting and use in a landscape.

The two temples at Abu Simbel are amongst the most magnificent in the world.

Norooz is an ancient holiday that has been embraced by different religions and nationalities. This article will briefly describe its history and tradition.

Knowing the daily and annual sun positions helps to make landscape designs accurate and realistic. Sizes of extremely shady or sunny spots are easy to estimate.

Fall begins in the Northern Hemisphere. How does the equinox allow you to find the exact location of East and West? And can you balance an egg on the equinox?

Spring begins in the Northern Hemisphere as Earth's Noth Pole tilts sunward.

Easter is an ancient holiday with many incarnations. What is the history of Easter, where did today's traditions come from, and what do they mean?

What better way to add to the celebration than decorating with the flowers and crystals of the season to create a joyous atmosphere for the festivities?

Could a solar eclipse occur on Easter or Good Friday and did a solar eclipse occur during the crucifixion?

The Roman calendrical year was divided into months that form the basis of the western calendar today. Their days and weeks were somewhat different.

Is April 1st your most mischievous day of the year? If so, you're not alone. Get the scoop on the history behind the day of "All Fools".

Aah, spring! Time to shed layers and enjoy adventure travel at discounted prices. Here are some great places to welcome spring.

The Sunflower is an enthralling journey through the jungles of Peru, filled with adventure and romance.

On February 2, will Punxsutawney Phil, the world's most famous groundhog, emerge from his den, sparing the country another 6 weeks of winter?

Gabriella Kalapos author of "Fertility Goddesses, Groundhog Bellies and the Coca-Cola Company discusses the folktale behind the popular holiday Saint Patrick's Day.

The Standing Stones of Callanish are a powerful and evocative sight, visible from a distance on a piece of raised ground near to the sea.

Some holidays occur on the same date each year, while others, like Easter and Mardi Gras, move around on the calendar. Find out When Mardi Gras will happen this year.

Many people celebrate New Year's Eve as an opportunity for self-reflection. A "vision board" can bring new meaning to making resolutions.

Celebrants offer thanks in this festival also called Wine Harvest, Feast of Avalon, Equinozio de Autunno, Cornucopia, Winter Finding and Alben Elfred.

The origin of the Pagan or Shamanic Celtic Druids was documented through the years. It's been written they mysteriously disappeared. Or did they?

Yosemite National Park offers many scenic wonders in the Californian Sierra Nevada which can be explored along easy hiking trails by every visitor.

The Holy festival of Easter often falls in March and celebrations for this event are well documented. However, there are some other reasons to throw a party in March.

Although many shorebirds winter in Florida, hundreds of thousands of additional birds stop to visit Florida beaches and waters in the spring on their northward migration.

The astronomical start of the fall season is marked by the positions of Earth and the sun.

Educational learning group (formerly Elderhostel) offers guided intergenerational family outdoor visits to Grand Canyon, Yellowstone,Tetons, Utah, Alaska and other parks.

Leave Cancun behind for the charms of this millennia-old city on the Yucatán Peninsula, a great place to begin a trek along the Riviera Maya.

Planting a drift of daffodils in your lawn is a great way to brighten up the yard, and it may just give you an excuse to avoid mowing the grass for several weeks.