World Nature Conservation Day
Every year on July 28, people around the world take time to protect the land, water, and wildlife where they live.
Next: July 28
About the day
World Nature Conservation Day is widely observed by schools, conservation groups, and governments. It’s part of the global environmental movement that took shape at the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm.
The idea is simple: a healthy natural world supports healthy communities, and protecting it starts close to home.
Ways to take part
Pick one action that fits your place and your people. Small, local, and repeated beats big and once.
- PlantAdd native plants that feed pollinators and birds.
- RestoreHelp heal a stream bank, wetland, or trail edge.
- SurveyCount the wildlife and plants you find, and share what you see.
- Clean upRemove litter from a park, beach, or waterway.
- MapMark the natural places in your neighborhood worth protecting.
- TeachBring kids outside and show them what lives nearby.
From awareness to action
Environmental Alliance applies Spatial Social Design, which pairs geodesign with community-based social marketing, so this day connects people to specific actions in specific places.
Map the place
Start with the land, water, and habitat around you.
Understand the people
Learn what helps people act and what gets in the way.
Design the action
Choose steps that fit both the place and the community.
Measure the change
Track what happened so next year builds on this one.
Coming soon
Map your place: a free tool to map the nature you care for and the actions you take. No login required.
Plan something for July 28
Land trusts, schools, agencies, businesses, and local groups are welcome. Tell us what you’re planning and where.