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On May 15, 2009, America will celebrate endangered species success stories, including the American bald eagle, peregrine falcon, gray wolf, grizzly bear, humpback whale and many others.
This will be the fourth consecutive year for this national celebration of America's commitment to protecting and recovering our nation's endangered species. Events are held across the country to highlight endangered species stores.
Ways to Celebrate Endangered Species Day:
Pick an endangered species local to your area and let others know about it!
(If you're on Twitter, use the hashtag #speciesday.) Sign the Endangered Species Act Legacy Pledge. Find Endangered Species Day activities in your area!
This year, Endangered Species Day will raise awareness about the threats to endangered species - including global warming - and the success stories in species recovery. It will provide an opportunity for schools, libraries, museums, zoos, botanical gardens, agencies, businesses, community organizations and conservation organizations to educate the public about the importance of protecting endangered species. It is also an opportunity to highlight the everyday actions that individuals and groups can take to help protect our nation's wildlife, fish and plants.
Endangered Species Day is a great opportunity for people young and old to learn about wildlife, birds, fish and plants in your area and the everyday actions that you can take to help protect our nation's disappearing wildlife and last remaining wild lands. With more than 1,800 species now listed as threatened and endangered, and thousands more threatened with extinction unless they receive Endangered Species Act protections, all public education efforts are extremely valuable. Help celebrate Endangered Species Day by learning about endangered species in your area, providing habitat for wildlife in your backyard, visiting your local zoo, aquarium or endangered species habitat.
For more information contact Justin Allegro,
Email: allegroj@nwf.org
Phone: 202-797-6611
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