Plant a Lemon Tree Day
Lemon trees are good for the environment, and incredibly useful. Make lemonade, salad dressing, cocktails and more. Just plant a lemon tree and reap the benefits.
World Tapir Day
Learn about the highly endangered creature known as the tapir, and educate others, volunteer, or donate to help preserve these fascinating mammals.
National Public Gardens Day
Get outside, get some fresh air, and literally stop and smell the roses by finding a public garden to stroll through and enjoy, by yourself or with those you love.
National Geographic Day
Explore the world without leaving your couch! Stunning photos, captivating stories, and amazing discoveries await you in this iconic publication.
Mother Ocean Day
Pay homage to the incredible force of nature that is the ocean, which houses over a million different species, many of which are endangered or threatened.
International Mud Day
Participate in a Mud Run, join or watch some Mud Wrestling, or just get out in the dirt with friends or family and let loose by getting messy and having fun.
National Petroleum Day
Try going the day without using any petroleum products—from car gas to plastic and more—to see the massive impact petroleum has had on 21st Century living.
National Plant a Flower Day
Brighten up your garden with a kaleidoscope of colors and sweet fragrances. Put your green thumb to the test and bring nature to life!
International Sloth Day
Visit a wildlife preserve or donate to organizations that support and care for sloths. Or, just stay at home in your pajamas and channel the spirit of the sloth.
World Soil Day
The Earth's foundation for life, where plants, animals, and humans thrive. Without it, we wouldn't have food, clean air, or water.
Manatee Awareness Month
These gentle giants of the sea need our care and understanding to thrive in their home - the tranquil waters of coastal habitats.
National Hug A Sheep Day
There's something incredibly heartwarming about embracing these fluffy, gentle creatures, connecting with nature in a most serene and endearing way.
National Learn About Butterflies Day
These delicate, winged creatures, with their vibrant colors and graceful flight, bring a touch of enchantment to the natural world.
National Water Quality Month
Read up on the small ways you can keep your community’s water clean, from picking up after your pets to avoiding pesticides, certain antibacterial chemicals, etc.
International Rock Day
Where would we be without rocks? Go on a rock hunt and see how many different kinds you can find, including some surprisingly beautiful and rare ones.
National Bike Month
Improve your health and the health of the entire planet by using National Bike Month to get back on that two-wheeled metaphorical horse and leave the car at home.
First Contact Day
On April 5th, 2063, Zefram Cochrane makes first contact between man and extraterrestrials: this day is for Trekkies everywhere to let their geekdom out.
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National Eat What You Want Day
Drop your rules and restrictions around eating and just enjoy life a little by eating what you want on this health and body image conscious day.
National No Dirty Dishes Day
Give yourself a break from the drudgery of dishes for one day, by eating only food that don’t create dirty dishes. Order in, and use disposable containers and cutlery.
Geek Pride Day
Meet fellow geeks at Geek Pride events and celebrations, or simply show your pride and interest by talking about the geeky things you love most.