What's On in September - Get Involved

SEPTEMBER 2017
	Debris Month of Action Thousands of scuba divers around the world rally together to take action against the trash from our everyday lives that makes its way to the ocean.
1st Sat	International Vulture Awareness Day Find out why vultures are important to the environment
4-8	Zero Waste Week An opportunity to reduce landfill waste & save money - start some new great habits
12-18  TBC	Remember a Charity in your Will Week A chance to think about what you can pass on to future generations.  Find out more from the website.  More Info
15-18	Big Beachwatch Weekend A once a year beach clean and survey, the largest in the UK.  Clean up Britain's beaches.
22	World Rhino Day A day of celebration for all five species of rhino, which also raises awareness of the threats to them.
22	World Car Free Day The pollution from cars affects us all, people and animals.   Can you manage without the car for a day?  WWF says one way to help polar bears is to try to get rid of the car as much as possible. Find out more World Car Free Day
23 Sept - 23 Oct	Seed Gathering Seasons The Tree  Council aims to inspire everyone, particularly school children and  families, to gather seeds, fruits and nuts and grow the trees of the  future
24 TBC	Global March for Elephants & Rhinos
late Sept, tbc	Red Squirrel Week Watch the Wildlife Trusts' website for more details - in the meantime, check out their list of events!