Nature Observances

Celebrate this easy way to bring nature indoors and brighten up any home.

Find out the dates and background to National Bird-Feeding Month

A day to raise awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and our planet.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Plant a Flower Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Action for Rivers.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Trees Are The Key Awareness Week.

Its a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Rewilding Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Forests

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Meteorological Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Weed Appreciation Day

This a day to recognize the beauty of nature and appreciate what we have.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Catch and Release Day.

National Big Wind Day marks the recording of the highest natural wind gust measured on the Earth’s surface on this day in 1934.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Junior Ranger Day

More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Arbor Day

This hybrid tea rose is one of the world's most popular flowers.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Dawn Chorus Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Open Farm Day

Garden Day aims to highlight the positive benefits of gardens on your wellbeing.

This is a day to go hug a tree, though if there a thunderstorm overhead, we recommend social distancing from the tree.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Colorado Public Lands Day

Some countries allow free entry to national parks to mark this day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day of the Tree

National Water a Flower Day: Celebrating Nature's Beauty on May 30th

On World Oceans Day, people around our blue planet celebrate and honor the ocean, which connects us all.

World Reef Day is a call to action to promote the work of meaningfully impacting our world's delicate reef systems.

June is Great Outdoors Month, the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature and wildlife.

In 2015, the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean of the FAO proposed that an initiative be launched to declare an International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Trails Day

On World Oceans Day, people around our blue planet celebrate and honor our ocean, which connects us all.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Weed your Garden Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Nature Photography Day

Desertification is a phenomenon that ranks among the greatest environmental challenges of our time.

Sustainable gastronomy, therefore, means cuisine that takes into account where the ingredients are from, how the food is grown and how it gets to our markets and eventually to our plates.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Orange Blossom Day

Asteroid Day observed to inspire, engage and educate the public about asteroids opportunities and risks.

It's always a good time to visit your local park, but Hop-A-Park Day at the start of July is a great time to explore.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem

World Ranger Day is celebrated across the world on July 31 every year to appreciate the contributions of the Forest Rangers

National park visitor spending supports nearly 330,000 jobs and contributes more than $40 billion annually to the national economy.