First Day of Spring or Spring Equinox

When does spring start?

In 2023, the official first day of spring is Monday, March 20th. The word equinox is a Latin word which means equal night. On this day, everywhere on earth sees about 12 hours of daylight and darkness as the sun passes over the equator. This only happens twice each year on the spring equinox and the fall equinox. In the spring equinox we’ll see longer days with warm sunlight and shorter nights. Plants begin to bloom, animals come out of hibernation, and this is a time of when birds begin to chirp. This is also a time when gardeners begin to start seeds to be planted in flower beds and baby animals are born on area farms.

What signs of spring have you seen?

Snow drifts are melting, puddles are forming in parking lots and sidewalks, the warmth of the sun makes even a cool day seem warm. As we move toward summer, take a walk outdoors or go to a park. Come take a walk at the Village ofYesteryear and look at the historic buildings. In the front of each building is a plaque which tells about the structure, when it was built, and in area of Steele County the building was located. The plaque also tells when the structure was moved to the Village of Yesteryear. This is a great way to learn about history while enjoying the great outdoors!