Native Plant
Conservation Campaign News: Endangered Species
Day is May 19, 2017! World Biodiversity
Day is May 22, 2017!
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 .