What's on in August - Get Involved

AUGUST 2017
	Art World Conservation Art World Conservation is hosting a spectacular 3 week charity event in August, at The Royal Horticultural Society Halls in London, to raise awareness about wildlife, conservation and climate change.  Click here for more info, and if you are a charity and would like to be involved please contact Art World Conservation
12	World Elephant Day To bring attention to the urgent plight of Asian and African elephants - here are some ways to help
19	International Orangutan Day Raising awareness of the plight of the orangutan and how we can all help - avoiding products with unsustainable palm oil in them, for a start
19	International Homeless Animals Day To shed light on pet overpopulation and the spay/neuter solution.
29 TBC	Animals are Not Freight - Global Day of Action The 29th August marks the 20th anniversary of the worst ever live export disaster when 67,488 sheep died when the vessel carrying them in the Indian Ocean burst into flames and sank. On the 29th August, campaigners from at least 23 countries will be taking action against long distance animal transport.  Get involved here
29-30 TBC	International Bat Night A celebration of bats, with events taking place all around the country so that you can see and hear bats in their natural habitat. Find out how you can help bats here.