The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) along with millions of photographers and photography lovers across the nation observe Nature Photography Day on June 15th.
HISTORY
Nature Photography Day was designated by NANPA in 2009 to promote the enjoyment of nature photography.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Use your dedicated camera and/or the camera on your phone to take some photos of nature. Use #NaturePhotographyDay in social media.
On the last Sunday in April, National Pet Parents Day recognizes the pet parents who go the extra mile to care for their fur babies.
There is a very special connection, a unique bond, between a pet and its owner. This unique relationship, which can often last for many years, is often a vital part of the ‘pet parents’ life. Their loved pets are considered to be a member of the family.
Some pet parents are new to the experience. Others are repeat performers. No matter how many pets or how often they engage in the relationship, it’s a special one every time.
The observance was created to honor all dedicated pet parents across the nation with a special day of their own.
We are dedicated pet parents. Our furbabies take the place of real children. Our marriage while not blessed with human children, we’re making up for it with kitties.
We currently have 6 inside cats and up to 20 community outsiders. All are rescues. The outsiders are/were feral. While they have had TNR they are not fully touchable. We would bring them inside in a heartbeat if we could. We have the unfortunate location of being just rural enough that people dump cats here. We do our best for them. Our YouTube channel will hopefully help fund some of the care and feeding for these guys. Donations can be made through our Amazon Wish list. On a fixed income it is always appreciated with 100% going to food, water, shelter, and vet care if we can catch them…
We also have Alfie, Harry, Button, Angel, Caramel, Rusty, Kitten, Bashful, Hariett, Patches, Sneakers, Zoro, Monte, Blackie, Sandy, Tabby and a few others that show up from time to time. This year we have at least 3 ferals yet to be TNR despite our best efforts to catch them, that are having kittens. Im quite sure they’ll come closer as they get older. We add them to our TNR list. We started giving them names so we can tell them apart.
There are several ways to celebrate this day.
Use #NationalPetParentsDay to post on social media.
On March 16, National Panda Day draws attention to one of the world’s unique bears. Pandas are also one of the world’s most endangered and adored animals. Conservationists and animal lovers alike spread the word about increasing efforts of the international community dedicated to protecting and restoring habitat.
Native to China, giant pandas are members of the Bear (Ursidae) family. Their rapidly shrinking habitat is a major cause for concern. As an endangered species, successful panda breeding programs are rare. In the wild, there are approximately only 1,864 (according to the World Wide Fund for Nature) and 100 living in zoos around the world.
With their white face and black eyes and body, Panda bears are easily identifiable. However, their black and white coloring was designed for their natural habitat. They disappear into the snowy mountains and temperate forests of southwest China. And despite their sweet disposition, they tend to isolate themselves in the wild. They eat mostly plants and do not hibernate in the winter like many other bears.
Share your love for pandas! You can do that by learning more about them and supporting panda sanctuaries. You can also:
Use #NationalPandaDay on social media.
