Spring Equinox Hike

Join us in welcoming spring at Hirundo as we celebrate the Spring Equinox - the moment when daylight begins to overtake darkness and the natural world stirs back to life. Together, we’ll head out on a guided hike to observe the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs of spring emerging around us.

As we explore the trails, we’ll keep an eye out for spring ephemerals pushing up through the forest floor, listen for returning migratory bird species, and notice changes in animal behavior as longer days and warmer temperatures reshape the landscape.

We’ll also take time to celebrate the return of sunlight and greenery after a long, gray winter, embracing this turning point of the year with curiosity, gratitude, and a renewed sense of energy. This program is perfect for anyone eager to slow down, reconnect with nature, and mark the start of spring in a meaningful way.

Come hike, observe, and welcome the light back with us .

*Ages 8+

RAIN DATE: The day after the original date specified. In purchasing a ticket you are accepting that you are available for the rain date as well.

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Additional Event information:

Location:

1107 West Old Town Road, Old Town Maine - Hirundo Gate 1 (MAP BELOW)

How to prepare:

Layers, good hiking shoes, a water bottle, and whatever else you need to stay comfortable.

Distance & Trail Conditions:

We will hike about 2.5 - 3 miles total at a fairly slow pace. The trails are uneven, rocky, and rooted. There is very little elevation change, with 90% of all possible trail routes being mostly flat. The trails may be slippery due to weather conditions like rain or snow.

Bathrooms:

There is an outhouse available year round. It is ADA accessible, with a long low grade ramp. There is no running water. (Images below). ***This bathroom is about a 5-10 min walk from the gate entrance.

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Policies:

Weather Policy

Hirundo will cancel a program when weather presents an unsafe condition for participants. In most cases, decisions for afternoon or evening programs will be made 4 hours prior to the event. For morning programs, the decision will be made by 6pm the evening prior. Due to the unpredictability of the weather, Hirundo reserves the right to cancel programs at any point when it is deemed unsafe. Participants will be notified of cancellations via the contact info provided at registration.

Full Moon programming (hikes, paddles) will not be canceled due to cloud coverage, and unobstructed views of the moon are not guaranteed.

Refund Policy

If Hirundo cancels a program/event a full refund will be issued to every registrant. The refund will be issued via Eventbrite and may take several days to complete. Cancellations and notice of refunds will be sent to the email provided on eventbrite at time of registration.

At this time we are unable to offer full refunds. Ticket transfers will be available upon requests made more than 5 days in advance of the program. Tickets can be transfered to other programs/events of equal or about equal value (within $5 of orginal price ticket).

Rain Date Policy

Hirundo may choose to offer an alternative rain date for some events. This date will be posted at the time of event advertising and the ticket holder commits to being available for either date. No refunds will be given to ticket holders who cannot attend the rain-date unless they request a refund more than 5 days prior to the rescheduled date. Rain dates for hikes are the day after the original date specified. In purchasing a ticket you are accepting that you are available for the rain date as well.