Conserve nature.
Nature is conserved one place at a time. This is a home for the days the world sets aside for nature, and for the people turning those days into lasting action where they live.
A year of nature days
From World Wildlife Day in March to International Mountain Day in December, these days give communities a shared moment to act. World Nature Conservation Day, July 28, is our anchor.
Most are United Nations observances. World Nature Conservation Day is widely observed.
- JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- World Wildlife DayMarch 3
- International Day of ForestsMarch 21
- International Day for Biological DiversityMay 22
- World Environment DayJune 5
- World Oceans DayJune 8
- World Nature Conservation DayJuly 28
- World Soil DayDecember 5
- International Mountain DayDecember 11
From awareness to action
Awareness days work best when they lead somewhere. Environmental Alliance applies Spatial Social Design, which pairs geodesign with community-based social marketing, so each day connects people to specific actions in specific places.
Map the place
Start with the land, water, and habitat around you.
Understand the people
Learn what helps people act and what gets in the way.
Design the action
Choose steps that fit both the place and the community.
Measure the change
Track what happened so next year builds on this one.
Map your place
A free tool to map the nature you care for and the actions you take, then share it with others. No login required.
Bring a nature day to your community
Land trusts, schools, agencies, businesses, and local groups are welcome. Tell us what you’re working on and where.