As we anticipate the arrival of spring, we prepare to embrace the energy of the Spring Equinox on March 20th. This celestial event indicates a time of new beginnings and nature's awakening. 🌷 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 With winter stepping aside, spring brings fresh sensations, so here are four highlights of this seasonal transition: 𝟭. 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥: Spring sees the return of vibrant landscapes as flora and fauna come to life, offering nourishment for our ecosystem. 𝟮. 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: Farmers prepare the land for the upcoming season, and the equinox serves as a reminder of the recurring nature of agricultural activities. 𝟯. 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Many creatures respond to the equinox by embarking on migratory journeys. Birds return, and the sky comes alive with the sounds of spring. 𝟰. 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: Enjoy the extended daylight hours brought by the equinox 🌞 Share with us in the comments: What do you love most about the transition into Spring? #SpringTime #NatureAwakening #ClintonDevonEstates #DaylightSavings #SpringEquinox #SeasonalChange #ClocksGoForward #SpringForward #NatureInspires
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#COLORSOFTHEOCEAN_29 PART 1 OF 2 Hanau ka po ia honu kua nanaka….From the darkness of time came the sea turtle with its plated back. (Kumulipo: a Hawaiian creation chant) This is a beautiful Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle gracefully swimming thru the reef. We, in Hawaii, call it a Honu. Scientists call them Chelonia mydas. They are a life form that have remained unchanged for 110 million years. They are endangered and protected in the Hawaiian waters. There are Green Sea Turtles found throughout the world, but the Honu, or Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle, exist only in the Hawaiian archipelago. They are genetically distinct from the other areas. Turtles can live to be between 60-90 years of age. They can dive up to depths of 1500 feet, and hold their breath upwards of 5 hours. It is said that they have great eyesight while under the water. However, on land or above the water they have been reported to be near-sighted. There are 7 different species of sea turtles worldwide. Honu is the most commonly seen species seen in Hawaii. They are the largest hard-shelled sea turtle in the world. They can grow 3-4 feet in length and can weigh 300 pounds or more. The shell in not green as the name suggests. The upper shell, which is called the carapace, ranges from brown to yellow-ish with some brown, green, or black streaking. The bottom shell, which is called the plastron, is light yellow or cream-ish in coloration. Their name (Green Sea Turtle) actually comes from their diet. Due to all the algae consumed as adults, their tissue, fat, and meat are in fact green! Some Hawaiian legends say that the Honu guided the Polynesians to the Hawaiian Islands. Some legends say Kauila, a giant sea turtle goddess would transform into a human girl to play with and protect the Keiki or children along the shore of Punalu’u on the Big Island. This is why they are considered by many as a form of ‘aumakua or ancestral spirit that offers guidance, protection, wisdom, and peace. They serve as link between man, land, and sea. They are often seen in early Hawaiian petroglyphs and artwork. SEE PART 2 #COLORSOFTHEOCEAN
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