EARTH DAY CALENDAR
June
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World Environment Day - held annually every June 5th.
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World Oceans Day - held annually every June 8th.
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National Trails Day - held annually on the first Saturday of June (U.S. event).
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World Day to Combat Desertification - held annually on June 17th to raise awareness of efforts to combat desertification and the effects of drought.
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Great American Backyard Campout - held annually in the latter part of June (U.S. event).
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July
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World Population Day - held annually every July 11th.
August
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International Youth Day - held annually on August 12th.
September
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International Coastal Cleanup Day - held annually during the second or third Saturday of September.
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International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer - held annually on September 16th.
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Clean Up the World Campaign - held annually during the third weekend of September.
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International Day of Peace - held annually on September 21st.
October
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World Habitat Day - held annually on the first Monday of October.
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World Day for Farmed Animals - held annually on or around October 2nd (Mahatma Gandhi's birthday).
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World Animal Day - held every October 4th to raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe.
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National Tour of Solar Homes and Businesses - held every October throughout North America (U.S. and Canadian event).
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International Walk to School Month - held annually in October.
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World Food Day - held annually on October 16th by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Learn about hunger statistics from the World Food Programme.
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Food Day - held annually in the third week of October (U.S. event).
November
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World Vegan Month - held annually all month.
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America Recycles Day - held annually on November 15th. A Keep America Beautiful initiative.
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Buy Nothing Day - held annually just after Thanksgiving.
December
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International Volunteer Day - held annually on December 5th.
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Human Rights Day - held annually on December 10th.