Wattle Day 2019 in Silicon Valley

A tradition from Down Under, right here in Silicon Valley! 

Join us for a casual 'meet & greet' event at Lake Elizabeth Fremont to celebrate Wattle Day.

As well as being the start of Spring in the Southern Hemisphere, the 1st of September is a day of celebration in Australia, known as National Wattle Day. With the time zone difference, the event on August 31st will coincide with 1st September in Australia.

Spring is a time when many wattles (acacias) are blossoming, and people wear a sprig of the flowers and leaves to celebrate the day. Although the national floral emblem of Australia is a particular species, called the Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha), any wattle can be worn to celebrate the day. Wattle is seen as a uniquely and quintessentially Australian symbol.

• Location: Lake Elizabeth, Fremont CA
• Date: Saturday, August 31st, 2019
• Time: 5:30pm (17:30) - 6:30pm (18:30)
• Bring: any trackables for discovery or swapping.
• Wear: if you feel like getting in the spirit, wear Australia's colours of green and gold.

If you plan on coming along, please log a 'Will Attend'.

Azuljewel and I will try to reserve an area, with a table, based on the number of Will Attend logs closer to the event.

All are welcome, and we are looking forward to meeting many local and visiting geocachers!

Further reading: The Golden Wattle Flag - Why the Wattle? and the Wattle Day Association.

Happy Wattle Day,
AMobious & Azuljewel