A solstice (summer and winter) on approximately the 21st day of the last month of every quarter of the calendar year. On a day which has an equinox, the centre of the Sun will spend a nearly equal amount of time above and below the horizon at every location on Earth and night and day will be of nearly the same length.

4th of July

Acquired by Whatcom Land Trust, Lily Point is Whatcom County's newest park. Explore the area with Whatcom County Parks employee David Bean. 2 miles round trip with 200 feet of elevation gain. Meet at Lighthouse marine Park entrance station.

• Register at the begining of the program
• $2 fee
• No minimum age requirment
• Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
• For more information call Whatcom County Parks at 360-733-2900