GREEN HOLIDAYS

by Lori Davison, The Groundwater Foundation

 

As we prepare for the New Year, remember the many important days we can celebrate to help protect the Earth and its water resources.  Here is a list of a few “green” holidays to celebrate in 2016!  Mark your calendars!  

 

·         World Wetlands Day – February 2 (also Groundhog Day!)

·         National Groundwater Week – March 6-12

·         World Sparrow Day – March 20

·         World Water Day – March 22

·         Earth Day – April 22

·         Arbor Day –April 29

·         National Drinking Water Week – May 1-7

·         Bike to Work Day – May 20

·         World Environment Day – June 5

·         World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought – June 17

·         Water Quality Month (August)

·         Protect Your Groundwater Day – September 8

·         National Wildlife Day – September 4

·         International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer – September 16

·         Zero Emissions Day – September 21

·         World Rivers Day – September 25

·         International Day of Climate Action – October 24