Autumnal Equinox

The word “equinox” comes from Latin and means “equal night,” referring to the roughly 12-hour day and 12-hour night that occurs only on the two equinox days of the year. The spiritual energies of the spring and summer season are very different from fall and winter. As we enter what could be considered the Moon Season, we begin to spend more time in darkness and see the moon in the sky for longer periods of time. This is a shift between the extroverted spring/summer period, which is all about play, pleasure, and connection, and the introverted fall/winter, which is a time for rest, intimate connection, solitude, and reflection. Otherwise known as Mabon, a time for apple picking, feasting, and giving thanks for the harvest.

Making Cider

We will be pressing fresh apple cider! If you have apples to contribute we will happily press them! Bring a jar at drop off with your name on it, and there might be extra to take home!

Harvest Bounty

Please bring something to share at our harvest “potluck.” We will invite children to chop and taste different things from everyones gardens or maybe a novel fruit of vegetable your family enjoys from the grocery store.

Cider Drinking

We will be drinking fresh cider not pasteurized. If you would like your child to drink pasteurized cider we will have a store bought jug for them - just tell their teacher ahead of time. Please also send your child with a cup for drinking cider and either write their name in sharpie or painters tape on the cup.