2025 Earth Day

DFW Airport Earth Month 2025

April 1-30, 2025

hippopotamus

Happy World Hippo Day!

Protecting Africa’s Iconic Giants African Wildlife Foundation – Hippopotamus face a growing threat from the illegal wildlife trade, despite their imposing size and reputation for aggression. While Africa boasted a population of around 157,000 hippos in 2004, recent estimates reveal a concerning decline, underscoring the urgent

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50th Anniversary Logo

Registration is Open!

Starting today, schools can register for STEAM Activity Lessons! Starting today, February 7th, schools are now able to register online for STEAM Activity Lessons! Designed to supplement our website, all DFW Airport Earth Day 2024 content will be freely available for the entire month of April

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north american wetlands conservation

It’s Time for Wetland Restoration Now

Protecting, restoring and enhancing wetland habitats U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service – Wetlands exist in every corner of our planet and are often referred to as the arteries and veins of the Earth. Wetlands act as water sources and purifiers, protect our shores, and are the

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zebra

Get ready for International Zebra Day

How to Celebrate, Where to Donate, and More Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute – You’ve probably never heard of International Zebra Day, which happens on January 31 to raise conservation awareness and show people why this animal deserves to be recognized. The goal of

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World Environmental Education Day

Celebrate World Environmental Education Day

What do you know about our planet? U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Conceived in 1972 to celebrate, learn, and help the planet that supports us, World Environmental Education Day is celebrated every January 26th to identify local and global environmental issues and raise awareness about the

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japanese flying squirrel

National Squirrel Appreciation Day

A celebration dedicated to our furry neighbors Smithsonian – A day to express our love for the more than 250 species of squirrels that exist across five continents (excluding Australia and Antarctica), National Squirrel Appreciation Day is an opportunity to connect with nature and observe these

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dian fossey

Remembering Dian Fossey on her Birthday

Continuing Dian Fossey’s legacy of protecting the gorillas Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund – Dian Fossey was an American zoologist and conservationist best known for her extensive study of mountain gorillas in Rwanda, spending 18 years studying and protecting the gorillas, and her work was instrumental in

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geothermal electricity

Does geothermal electricity count as renewable?

Continuous but finite energy source The Conversation – Geothermal electricity produces emissions but is categorized with wind and solar power as a renewable source of power. Why? And can we reduce the emissions geothermal plants produce? The geothermal resource is more consistent than hydro, solar and

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christmas decorations

Eco-friendly Christmas tips

Christmas presents shouldn’t cost the earth Friends of Earth – From buying second-hand to choosing sustainable products (and avoiding companies that aren’t eco-friendly), there are plenty of ways to show your loved ones, and the planet, a little love. From community celebrations to eco-friendly Christmas gifts

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evergreens

Look for an Evergreen (To)Day

Most people think of Pines and Christmas Trees when they think of the word evergreen Fast Growing Trees – There’s nothing like the sight and scent of a freshly cut tree to get you into the spirit of Christmas – generally spruces, pines, and firs – but

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