Special Days to Celebrate Our Planet

The calendar is packed with incredible days, weeks and celebrations dedicated to looking after our planet, its animals and the incredible ecosystems we all depend on. Whether you're planning a school assembly, a classroom activity or just want to make a special date feel extra meaningful, these dates are the perfect peg for learning, celebrating and taking action.

1. Fairtrade Fortnight — February/March

Fairtrade Fortnight is a brilliant two weeks to explore where our food comes from and why paying farmers fairly matters so much.

Earth Cubs has this beautifully covered with our Easter Egg Special dives into the world of chocolate.

Check out our Fairtrade Collection for lots of activities and presentations.

2. World Wildlife Day — 3 March

From wolves to whales, the world's wildlife is both extraordinary and under threat. World Wildlife Day celebrates the incredible diversity of life on Earth and highlights the importance of conservation.

Watch Hero Wolves of Yellowstone — an epic rewilding story told by Edna the Eagle.

Print out these fun masks for your class!

3. Global Recycling Day — 18 March

Global Recycling Day champions the importance of recycling in preserving our precious primary resources and securing the future of our planet.

Head to Michigan with Edna the Eagle in Return of the Bottle and discover how bottle deposit returns help the environment.

Use this presentation about deposit systems in the classroom or assembly.

4. International Day of Forests — 21 March

Forests cover nearly a third of our planet's land surface and are home to 80% of the world's land-based animals. H

Sing along to Down in the Rainforest

Make Rainforest Art

5. Earth Hour — last Saturday of March

Earth Hour sees millions of people around the world switch off their lights for 60 minutes to show support for the planet. It's a wonderful conversation starter about energy, electricity and clean power.

Watch Good Vibes Energy to explore clean energy

6. World Recycling Week — April (UK)

A dedicated week to get everyone thinking about the power of recycling and reducing waste.

Watch The Rubbish Rap

Make your own Piggy Bank with a upcycled plastic bottle.

7. World Health Day — 7 April

World Health Day is a chance to talk about looking after our bodies and minds and how a healthy planet and healthy people go hand in hand.

Toothbrush Tale makes dental hygiene genuinely fun.

What's your diet? Check out this presentation.

8. Earth Day — 22 April

Earth Day is the big one, a global moment to reflect on the state of our planet and commit to protecting it. It's the perfect day to talk about climate change, melting ice and what we can all do to help.

Check out our Climate Change Assembly

Join Wilfred Walrus in Pet Ice Cube to discover why Arctic ice matters so much.

Make some Cold Art in the classroom!

9. World Insect Day — 17 May

Insects make up more than half of all known species on Earth and are vital to healthy ecosystems. World Insect Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate the tiny creatures doing enormous work.

Earth Cubs is brilliantly stocked for this one: watch Speedy Centipedes,

Download our Plants, Animals and Insects pack to learn more.

10. World Bee Day — 20 May

Without bees, much of the food we eat simply wouldn't exist. World Bee Day is a chance to celebrate these brilliant pollinators and understand why protecting them matters so much.

Our Bee Brilliant Presentation is great for assemblies.

Watch Bee Brilliant with Wayne the Worm to learn how bees keep our planet buzzing.

Why not make a bug hotel to make a home for bugs!

11. World Turtle Day — 23 May

World Turtle Day raises awareness about turtles and tortoises, ancient creatures that have roamed the Earth for more than 200 million years.

Make up your own tune to our Turtle Song.

Test your knowledge on this Turtle Time Quiz.

12. Clean Air Day — June (UK)

Clean Air Day highlights the impact of air pollution on our health and environment and inspires action to reduce it.

Check out these Air Pollution Statements to read about ways children are making changes to help reduce air pollution.

13. Sustainable Transport Week — June (UK)

Sustainable Transport Week encourages smarter, greener ways of getting around.

The Geezer Rats are perfectly placed for this one — hop aboard the Railway Adventure to discover why taking the train is so much better for the planet than taking the car.

Colour in some railway adventure scenes with this downloadable activity sheet.

14. World Environment Day — 5 June

The UN's World Environment Day is the largest global platform for positive environmental action.

Head to the Galapagos Islands with Reptile Royalty to meet Iggy the Iguana and learn about rare species conservation.

Read our Reptile Royalty Bookazine

15. World Ocean Day — 8 June

Our oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth and are home to the most extraordinary creatures imaginable. World Ocean Day shines a light on ocean health, plastic pollution and the wonders of the deep.

Dive in with an assembly about the Ocean.

Watch Shane the Shark in Deep Sea Disco

Bring the Ocean into your classroom with our interactive lesson.

16. World Rainforest Day — 22 June

Rainforests are the lungs of our planet and home to more species than anywhere else on Earth. On World Rainforest Day, take a trip to the Amazon with Poo Power!

Learn what a Rainforest is with this fun assembly/presentation.

Join Antonio and his friends to learn about Poo in the Rainforest in this video.

Have fun in your classroom by making a Rainforest Cake!

17. World Animal Day — 4 October

World Animal Day brings together animal lovers everywhere to celebrate and protect wildlife around the globe.

The Meet the Animals Compilation is a joyful assembly-ready watch, and the Ants Ants Pants Song makes for an energetic classroom activity.

18. World Mental Health Day — 10 October

Wellbeing and our connection to nature go hand in hand. World Mental Health Day is a brilliant time to reflect on how looking after ourselves helps us look after the world too.

Watch Happy Happy Minds with Frankie the Fox for a gentle, uplifting exploration of mental wellbeing.

Explore the magic of a healthy mind with this presentation.

19. World Food Day — 16 October

World Food Day raises awareness about global hunger and the importance of sustainable food systems.

Smart Eating! takes kids to Mumbai to explore how communities reduce food waste in inspiring ways.

What is a Balanced Diet presentation covers all different foods we need to be healthy.

20. Halloween — 31 October

Earth Cubs goes full spooky for Halloween!

Join the gang for the Happy Halloween! episode a fun-filled adventure all about the season.day celebration.

21. World Science Day — 10 November

World Science Day for Peace and Development celebrates the role of science in making our world safer and more sustainable.

Watch Super Power Station!

Sing along with Volcano Boom!

22. National Tree Week — last week of November (UK)

National Tree Week kicks off the tree planting season in the UK and celebrates the vital role trees play in our ecosystems. It's a brilliant moment to explore how all living things are connected.

Explore teamwork and creativity through treehouses in our video.

23. World Soil Day — 5 December

Soil might not be the most glamorous topic, but it is absolutely essential , 95% of all food comes from the soil beneath our feet. World Soil Day champions the importance of soil health and sustainable farming.

Join Heffa the Cow and Potato in A Potato's Dream for a farm-to-fork adventure,

Test your Farm to Fork Knowledge with our quiz.

24. Christmas — December

Earth Cubs has a full festive lineup for December! The Ultimate Christmas Episode brings songs, do good dares and giggles together in one brilliant watch.

Add the Christmas Wrap Song and the warm and wonderful Giving Feels Good Song to make the last week of term genuinely magical.

There you have it, a whole year of special days, weeks and celebrations to mark in your calendar and make a moment of learning, action and celebration. Every single one is a chance to fall a little more in love with our extraordinary planet.