It’s right here once more – the nineteenth annual, world Endangered Species Day shall be going down on Friday, Might seventeenth, 2024!
Learn how you’ll rejoice Endangered Species Day this Might.
Endangered Species Day is a chance for other folks of every age to rejoice and find out about endangered species and the way to offer protection to them. 2024 is especially particular as it comes simply after the fiftieth Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act in December of final 12 months. The Endangered Species Act is a landmark piece of conservation regulation protective our country’s fish, crops, and flora and fauna and we rejoice it–and the species it safeguards–each day.
Listed below are simply two thrilling ways in which you’ll take part in Endangered Species Day this Might:
- Endangered Species Chalk Artwork Tournament (Might 11 – 19): For the fourth 12 months in a row, we’re protecting an all-ages chalk artwork festival. You’re invited to create chalk artwork on your group depicting threatened or endangered species. In case you publish a photograph of your chalk artwork on Instagram you’ll win prizes, together with a $250 grand prize – and lift consciousness of the significance of shielding flora and fauna.
- Neighborhood Science (All through Might): Take part in science at house or on your group thru apps together with iNaturalist, E-Chook, and Merlin Chook ID, or participate within the Town Nature Problem and different occasions to empower your self and the ones round you to be group conservation scientists!
Sign up for this type of occasions or to find any other Endangered Species Day task close to you!
This Endangered Species Day is an opportunity to rejoice the biodiversity throughout us and take motion to offer protection to our maximum loved flora and fauna species. We are hoping you’ll sign up for in on Might seventeenth and all through the month of Might!
Thanks upfront for being part of Endangered Species Day.
Sincerely,
Tara Thornton
Director of Institutional Engagement
Endangered Species Coalition