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Holidays to Celebrate and Raise Awareness to Protect the Earth

We all love Earth, so celebrating it should come naturally. We can have fun on some holidays, and get real on others. These holidays are a fun way to raise awareness.

Holiday to Celebrate Earth

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February 2  World Wetlands Day

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Conserving and restoring wetlands is essential for a well-functioning ecosystem and world.

March 3  World Wildlife Day

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Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration.

March 22 World Water Day

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An annual United Nations Observance that celebrates water & raises awareness of the 2 billion people currently living without access to safe water.

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April 22 Earth Day

For more than 50 years now, Earth Day has been "the" big celebration that has brought so many people together to recognize that we need to take better care of the Earth.

May, annually Bike-to-work & -school

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Bike-to-work and bike-to-school days happen in May of each year and encourage bike safety and lessening the need for cars for short trips. 

June 17 Desertification and Drought Day (UN) 

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Reversing and slowing the desertification is one way to fight climate change. This day celebrates and raises awareness for that.

July 28 World Nature Conservation Day

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This annual day raises awareness about plants and animals that are threatened with extinction.

August National Honey Bee Awareness Day

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Every 3rd Saturday in August marks the celebration of honey bees and the vital role they play in the survival of the planet.

September  World Rivers Day

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Every 4th Sunday in September is set to celebrate rivers, "the arteries of our planet," and to encourage better stewardship of them.

October Children's Environmental Health Day

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The 2nd Thursday of October each year marks the day to remind us all to keep children's environmental health a priority all year long.

November 6 International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict

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Wars don't only harm people, they destroy cities, environments, crops, animals, and ecosystems. This UN day recognizes that & they work to combat it.

December 5  World Soil Day

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Soil degradation threatens the success of ecosystems, and World Soil Day raises awareness for the need for healthy soil.