Summer Solstice Celebration
Fri, Jun 20
|Pachaug State Forest CCC camp
The official start of summer!
Time & Location
Jun 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pachaug State Forest CCC camp, Trail 1 Rd, Voluntown, CT
Guests
About the Event
On Friday, June 20th, summer will officially begin. Join us for a relaxing celebration that will get you in the perfect mood for the change of seasons. We’ll take a short hike to get in the spirit and then gather at the fire circle (no fire unless it is unseasonably cold) for some readings, reflections, and conversation. Light refreshments will be served. Become a part of this ancient tradition!
Bring a lawn chair. Questions? Contact friendsofpachaugforest@gmail.com
“The summer solstice has long been celebrated by cultures around the world:
In Ancient Egypt, the summer solstice coincided with the rising of the Nile River. As it was crucial to predict this annual flooding, the Egyptian New Year began at this important solstice.
In centuries past, the Irish would cut hazel branches on solstice eve to be used in searching for gold, water, and precious jewels.
Many European cultures hold what are known…