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National Apple Tree Day
Today is National Apple Tree Day!
Apple Tree Day started as a celebration of an old apple tree almost two centuries old, and has grown to become a celebration of the apple itself.
Let's learn about this juicy tree fruit together!
Green New Years
Green New Years
There are so many simple eco-swaps that you can do with your family this new year! From beeswax wraps to bidets and more!
Let's learn about some eco-swaps together!
It’s Visit the Zoo Day!
Who doesn’t love visiting a zoo?! Zoos are home to so many different animals and species, it is so fun to walk around and see them all! Zoos have lots of interesting information about the animals to help you learn about them, what they eat, where they live, and so much more! Did you know that you can do a lot more than just reading and looking at the animals? These are some of our favourite zoo activities! Read Explore Play, Leaf Explorers, Leaf Explorations, Visit the Zoo Day, Things To Do With Kids
World Animal Day
World Animal Day is an international day of action to raise the status of animals and improve their welfare. World Animal Day unites the animal welfare movement, mobilizing it into a global force to make the world a better place for all animals.
Save the Koala Day
Save the Koala Day. In April 2012, the Australian Government declared the Koala as ‘vulnerable’ under the Federal EPBC Act in New South Wales, the Act and Queensland. The Australian Koala Foundation estimates that there are less than 100,000 Koalas left in the wild, possibly as few as 43,000. There are four Australian states where Koalas occur in the wild—Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.
Elephant Appreciation Day
National Elephant Appreciation Day is a great time to give these majestic and beautiful creatures the respect they deserve. Elephants are the largest land mammals on Earth, so it’s only right that they have a day completely dedicated to them. Sadly, humans are increasingly placing the elephant’s future at risk. So, whether you’re a lifelong elephant lover or not, take time on September 22 to learn about these amazing pachyderms.
International Red Panda Day!
International Red Panda Day. With the decline of available opportunities to live and thrive in their natural habitat, Red Pandas are struggling. International Red Panda Day hopes to encourage people to learn about these adorable creatures and help save the biome in which they live.