Baashkaakodin Giizis
Baashkaakodin Giizis, or Freezing Moon, will reach it's brightest right at sunset on Friday, Nov 15. This is the final of 4 "supermoons", and the last of 2024. Although it may feel like the plentiful harvest of autumn is past, 2 of the other common names for this moon - Beaver and Whitefish - speak to traditional knowledge of pre-winter bounty. This is the time of year that beaver's pelts are thickest and yield the warmest fur. It is also the time that Whitefish are spawning and could easily be harvested in shallow water.
Binaakwe Giizi
The next 3 nights promises a beautiful celestial show; a full supermoon and the brightest comet in 25 years!
Binaakwe Giizi or the Falling Leaves Moon is tomorrow, October 17. Like the previous Wabaabagaa Giizis, it will appear full for several nights, creating an ideal time for night time outdoor adventures. Also known as the Hunters Moon, it is one of 2 full moons that are named not by the month that they occur in, but for their relationship to the Autumnal Equinox. The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the equinox, the Hunters Moon is the moon after the Harvest Moon. This moon is a supermoon becaue of it's proximity to the earth while it is full.
Just about the time the full moon is rising, comet A3 will be setting in the west. It appears just to the right and slightly above the planet Venus, which will be the brightest object in the western sky just after sunset. This is the brightest comet to appear in our night sky in the past 25 years, so don't miss out!
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Wide angle Wednesdays
Wide angle Wednesdays: This weeks overlook takes a little bit of effort to get to, but it is definitely worth it. Found on the Circuit of 5 Viewpoints trail in Algonquin Highlands, Viewpoint 4 offers a full 180 degree view from Halls Lake to the south to the Crests of Kinnesis to the North. It's a short, but fairly rugged 1/2 Km walk from the trailhead at the end of Little Hawk Lake Rd to the viewpoint. If you want to make a day of it, you can hike the entire loop, or turn off on the Crests of Kinnesis trail for more great overlooks.
This, and other Haliburton Highlands overlooks are great places to witness the full affect of the autumn colours. A tour of these overlooks makes a great itinerary for a fall colour roadtrip. Check our website for places to eat and stay while you are out road-tripping.
https://myhaliburtonhighlands.com/fall-colours/
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Haliburton Highlands food experiences
Hungry for a unique culinary experience? You will be after watching this video! The Haliburton Highlands is as tasty as it is beautiful, with a wide range of foodie experiences: multi-course, curated dining experiences, open air food trucks, cafes, community bakeries, and craft-brewed beverages of both the alcoholic and kambucha persuasion. You should come for several days, so you can experience it all! Check here for all the possibilities: https://myhaliburtonhighlands.com/where-to-eat/
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Happy Long Weekend
Whatever your preference - adventurous, relaxing, cultural, social or solitary - we have what you are looking for to make a truly memorable long weekend. Find all the events, activities, food and accommodations to wrap up the summer season here: https://myhaliburtonhighlands.com/
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It is the start of Minden Pride, a week of events that celebrate kindness and inclusivity. We are proud to work and play in a community that fosters this celebration. Congratulations to the organizers for 9 years Pride❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #MyHaliburtonHighlands #ComeWander #DestinationON #OntarioTravel #pride2024
Join in the creation! Jared Tait’s residency at the Haliburton Sculpture Forest this week includes inviting community members to help in the creation of the pieces making up “Bawaajigan”. The finished installation will be unveiled this Saturday, August 17 at 11 AM. https://www.haliburtonsculptureforest.ca/#MyHaliburtonHighlands #ComeWander #DestinationON #OntarioTravel
Summer Celestial Calendar
It's almost August (how did that happen?), and August is the month for the Persied meteor showers; one of the most impressive celestial events of the summer. The Perseids will peak this year August 12-14, but increased meteors are often visible in early August. There are a number of other important celestial events this summer. Find the full listing here: https://myhaliburtonhighlands.com/summer-celestial-calendar/
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Miin Giizis: Berry Moon
Miin Giizis, or the Berry Moon will rise on Sunday July 21 just after sunset. The traditional name of this moon is no secret if you have been out raspberry picking lately. The moon will be up and bright tonight before sunrise, so it's a great time to get out and explore under the full moon! Also called the Buck Moon, because the antlers of buck deer are in full-growth mode, this moon is fairly low in the sky so it will appear fairly large, an optical illusion calle the "moon illusion".
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Waabigonii Giizis
Waabigonii Giizis - the Blooming Moon - is unique in several ways. Also known as the Strawberry Moon, it is full the night after the Summer Solstice, June 21. Summer Solstice, June 20, is the celestial start to summer and the longest day of the year. Ironically, this will be the lowest in the sky, and probably the least bright of all the year's full moons. Because it will be so low in the sky, it will appear very large, a phenomenon known as the "Moon Illusion".
This low moon is also one of the sources of the name "Strawberry Moon". When the moon is low, it's visible colour is affected by the Earth's atmosphere, often appearing pink, or even red leading many cultures to call it the Strawberry Moon.
This moon, because it falls the day after the solstice, also appears on one of the shortest nights of the year. Every night from the Summer Solstice until the Winter Solstice will be slightly longer than the one before.
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Waawaaskone-Giizis
Appearing full over the next 2 nights, Waawaaskone-Giizis, or the Flower Moon reaches it's full illumination at 9:35 AM on May 23, giving us 2 nights of a "full" moon. There is no mystery to the name of this full moon, with spring flowers in full bloom all across Turtle Island. It is also know for other seasonally appropriate occurences: Frog Moon, Leaf-budding Moon, and Planting Moon.
For many local gardeners, this full moon marks the "safe" time to put in plants to avoid a late frost.
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World Migratory Bird Day
The Haliburton Highlands plays host to an amazing array of beautiful avian visitors. Let's make sure we do our part to send them home safely. This year's theme is "Protect Insects, Protect Birds." There are many things we can do to support this theme, including decreasing pesticide use, planting and preserving native plants, and not using those electric "bug zappers" that kill more beneficial insects than the do mosquitoes. More info: https://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/
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