Thursday, March 16, 2017

Native Plant Conservation Campaign News

March 7, 2017

Help Spread the Word About Endangered Species and Biodiversity!
Join or Organize an Event this May!

Throughout May, wildlife refuges, aquaria, parks, botanic gardens, schools, libraries, museums, and community groups will hold tours, exhibits, classroom discussions, habitat restoration projects, children’s programs, field trips and other activities to raise awareness about endangered species and biological diversity.

Hundreds of events are held in the United States and around the world each year for Endangered Species Day and World Biodiversity Day.

What is Endangered Species Day?  
  • Offers opportunities to participate in direct hands-on activities that help at-risk plants and wildlife
  • Reminds us of the importance of protecting our threatened and at-risk species;
  • Highlights the many stunning success stories of species recovery; and
  • Promotes the everyday actions people can take to protect disappearing plants and wildlife and their remaining habitats
Events include:
  • Open houses (Botanic Gardens, Nature Centers, etc)
  • Wildflower and nature walks
  • Pollinator garden planting
  • Rare plant habitat restoration
  • Festivals (e.g. pollinator festivals, eco-festivals)
To join or help plan an event near you, see the online event-finder (live in April, 2017)

If you want to organize your own event, find inspiration and examples of past Endangered Species Day events on the NPCC Speak Out for Plants Page.

If you are interested in organizing an ES Day event or collaborating with other groups in your area to plan an event, please register online and download tools and information from the Endangered Species Day Website .