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August 2023

Mon 7
August 7, 2023 - October 13, 2023

National Allotment Week

National Allotment week was started by the National Allotment Society to spread the word of starting an allotment and sharing the benefits that it brings to communities and individuals. Starting an allotment has benefits to the environment, helping with soil health, and reduction of carbon  dioxide (CO2), as well as producing locally sourced fruit and […]

September 2023

Fri 1
September 1, 2023

International Primate Day

International Primate Day is an annual event to educate and engage in the protection of primates. These include maintaining sanctuaries around the world as well as working alongside partners in other continents to protect threatened or endangered primates.

November 2023

Mon 6
November 6, 2023

Environment in War Protection Day

The environment often remains an unpublicized victim of war. Wars can lead to water pollution, deforestation, damage to soils and crops, and the mass killing of animals. While war is unfortunately inevitable, we can still raise awareness about the importance of protecting our environment. This day was made to educate and encourage environmental protection during […]

December 2023

Fri 1
December 1, 2023

Antarctica Day

Antarctica Day was established to raise awareness of the challenges that Antarctica faces. The land is threatened by climate change, so this day also serves to promote education on how we can take action to help save the environment and in turn save Antarctica.

February 2024

Fri 2
February 2, 2024

World Wetlands Day

World Wetlands Day has been used to: raise public awareness of wetland values and benefits. promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands.

Fri 23
February 23, 2024 - March 5, 2024

Fairtrade Fortnight

For two weeks each year at the end of February and start of March, thousands of individuals, companies and groups across the UK come together to share the stories of the people who grow our food and drinks, mine our gold and who grow the cotton in our clothes, people who are often exploited and […]

March 2024

Tue 12
March 12, 2024

Plant A Flower Day

To celebrate National Plant a Flower Day, celebrated annually on the 12th of March, spring is the perfect time to try something new and exciting with your gardening.

Mon 18
March 18, 2024

Global Recycling Day

Global Recycling Day, celebrated on March 18 every year, is a recycling initiative that encourages us to look at our trash in a new light. There are several ways to recycle that allow some materials to be reused multiple times.

Thu 21
March 21, 2024

International Day Of Forests

International Day of Forests is aimed at raising public awareness among diverse communities about the values, significance and contributions of the forests to balance the life cycle. Every year, March 21 is celebrated as the International Day of Forests.

Fri 22
March 22, 2024

World Water Day

World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance day held on 22 March that highlights the importance of fresh water. The day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

Sun 24
March 24, 2024 @ 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Earth Hour

Earth Hour is a worldwide movement organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The event is held annually, encouraging individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights, for one hour.

April 2024

Mon 1
April 1, 2024

Fossil Fools Day

Fossil Fools Day takes place on April 01, 2024. Fossil Fools Day is an environmental demonstration day. The name is a play on the term fossil fuels and April Fools’ Day. These events oppose energy derived from fossil fuels, promote education about alternative sources of energy, encourage support for climate justice, strong legislation, corporate responsibility […]

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