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Buresh Blog: Hot September!.... Autumnal Equinox is Saturday

Sept. 19, 2018 — "Talking the Tropics With Mike".......

Autumn arrives Saturday, Sept. 22nd & oh how Jacksonville/NE Fl./SE Ga. could use some cooler temps.! After the hottest Jags football game ever Sun., Sept. 16th (smoked the Patriots!), we've now surpassed our avg. # of annual 90 degree days in what has been a very hot September.

The autumnal equinox - when the sun's rays are directly over the equator resulting in about equal amounts of daylight vs. night:

From EarthSky:

Average temps. at JIA in the coming months (low / high):

Sept. 22: 68 / 86

Oct. 19: 59 / 80

Nov. 28: 48 / 70

EARTH GAUGE (NEEF):

National Public Lands Day is Saturday, September 22, 2018! This is the 25th annual celebration of this nation-wide event, and it it the largest single-day volunteer event for public lands in the country. Join friends and neighbors in educational, recreational, and volunteer events on public lands large and small, from national parks and forests, wildlife refuges, historic sites, state parks, and local and regional parks and gardens. Public lands make up 30% of the land in the country, so no matter where you live, there’s a good chance that there’s a great place nearby to get outside and take part.

Whether it’s taking a geology hike, helping in an ecological restoration project, or enjoying a group kayaking trip, there are events planned for people of all ages and interests. National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is also a fee-free day on many federally managed public lands, so if there’s a park you’ve been eyeing, NPLD is a great time to visit a new spot, or to revisit an old favorite. Get outside and celebrate the public lands we all enjoy!

Find out what’s happening where you live. Visit the National Public Lands Day mapto search for events by state or zip code. Most events take place rain or shine, so check the local forecast and prepare for all kinds of weather.

Florida parks that will be free SAT. - click here!  Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine: