what is the spring equinox?
The spring equinox is when the Sun crosses the celestial equator, bringing almost equal day and night across the world. This year it falls tomorrow, on Friday 20th March. Time to celebrate the start of spring and brighter days ahead!
spend time outdoors
Across our green spaces, the season is quietly shifting. Buds are beginning to form, birds are becoming more active, and the first signs of fresh growth are appearing.
Spring is an ideal time to spend more moments outdoors. Whether it is a walk in a local green space or time spent simply noticing the changing season, being outside can help us feel more connected to the natural world and the spaces around us.
Our seasonal focus
Spring is a reminder of why green spaces matter for wildlife, for the health of our environment, and for our own wellbeing. At Green Light Trust, we recognise the importance of nurturing these spaces so they can continue to support both people and nature.
At our RSPB Strumpshaw Fen site, we are continuing coppicing work this Spring. Our adult groups are cutting and processing the timber to create stakes for a perimeter dead hedge. Once trees have been coppiced, the areas are fenced to protect the new growth and allow the shoots to establish without damage from deer.
You can see every week there’s more green coming up. You can feel the energy of it. It’s almost like when you first join a programme and you’re worried, but gradually you absorb the energy from the surroundings and each other.
Green light trust delivery staff member
Signs of Spring
See our ‘Tree of Optimism’ at our Minsmere site in Spring, and hear from our participants about their experience at Green Light Trust.
Take a look at our video:
