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America Recycles Day
Nov 15
America Recycles Day on November 15 encourages better recycling habits. Learn what really belongs in your bin and simple ways to waste…
Nature & Environment Days
Days that celebrate the natural world and encourage us to protect it, from Earth Day to International Mountain Day.
20 days, starting with the next one coming up.
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World Soil Day
Dec 5
World Soil Day on December 5 highlights the importance of healthy soil for food, water and climate. Learn its history and how…
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International Mountain Day
Dec 11
International Mountain Day on December 11 highlights why mountains matter for water, climate, biodiversity and the people who live there.
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National Poinsettia Day
Dec 12
National Poinsettia Day on December 12 celebrates the festive red plant from Mexico. Learn its history, the man it's named after, and…
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Winter Solstice
Dec 21
The winter solstice, around December 21, is the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Learn the…
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Old Rock Day
Jan 7
Old Rock Day on January 7 celebrates rocks, fossils and Earth's deep history. Learn about the world's oldest rocks and how to…
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National Houseplant Appreciation Day
Jan 10
National Houseplant Appreciation Day on January 10 celebrates the green friends that brighten our homes in winter. Get care tips and plant…
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Save the Eagles Day
Jan 10
Save the Eagles Day on January 10 celebrates eagles and the bald eagle's comeback from near extinction. Learn its history and how…
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National Carnation Day
Jan 29
National Carnation Day on January 29 honors President William McKinley, who wore a red carnation for luck. Learn carnation history and color…
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National Groundwater Awareness Week
Mar 7â13
National Groundwater Awareness Week comes each March. Learn who started it in 1999, how many Americans drink groundwater and how to care…
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National Plant a Flower Day
Mar 12
National Plant a Flower Day is March 12. Find frost-tolerant flowers to plant now and learn how to check your USDA hardiness…
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National Find a Rainbow Day
Apr 3
National Find a Rainbow Day is April 3. Learn how rainbows form, exactly where to look and how to make a rainbow…
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Earth Day
Apr 22
Earth Day is April 22. Learn how the first Earth Day in 1970 drew 20 million Americans, why April 22 was picked…
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World Bee Day
May 20
World Bee Day is May 20. Learn how it began, why bees matter to our food supply and simple ways to help…
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National Garden Week
Jun 6â12
National Garden Week fills the first full week of June. See how garden clubs lobbied Congress, how it moved from April and…
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World Environment Day
Jun 5
World Environment Day is June 5. Learn how it began in 1972, who leads it and simple ways to take part where…
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World Oceans Day
Jun 8
World Oceans Day is June 8. Learn its history, why the ocean matters to every person on Earth and practical ways to…
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National Pollinator Week
Jun 21â27
National Pollinator Week lands in late June each year. Learn how the Senate first named it, what pollinators do for our food…
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National Moth Week
Jul 17â25
National Moth Week fills nine summer nights each July. See how a New Jersey group started it in 2012, why moths matter…
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National Beach Day
Aug 30
National Beach Day is August 30. Trace the beach from feared shore to resort, from Scarborough to Atlantic City and Coney Island,…