• World Numbat Day

    Celebrating the Striped Marvel of the Outback World Numbat Day shines a light on one of Australia’s most endearing yet endangered marsupials. Celebrated on the first Saturday of November, the […]

  • Adopt a Turkey Month

    Giving Thanks with Compassion Adopt a Turkey Month, observed each November, invites people to see one of America’s most iconic animals in a new light. Rather than as the centerpiece […]

  • Manatee Awareness Month

    Celebrating the Gentle Giants of the Sea Manatee Awareness Month, observed every November, shines a spotlight on one of the ocean’s most beloved and vulnerable creatures. Often called “sea cows” […]

  • Pet Diabetes Month

    Understanding a Silent but Manageable Condition Pet Diabetes Month, observed each November, is dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes in cats and dogs—a condition that, while serious, can be successfully […]

  • Polar Bear Week

    Honoring the Kings of the Arctic Polar Bear Week, observed each year during the first full week of November, shines a light on one of the world’s most majestic yet […]

  • National Author’s Day

    Honoring Those Who Craft Our Stories There are few pleasures more comforting than losing oneself in a good story or being enlightened by a deeply researched nonfiction work. National Author’s […]

  • Drowsy Driving Prevention Week

    Wake Up to the Risks of Fatigued Driving Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, observed annually in early November, is a national campaign led by the National Sleep Foundation to raise awareness about the dangers of driving while fatigued. The week encourages all drivers to recognize the warning signs of sleepiness behind the wheel and to prioritize […]

  • National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

    Honoring the Heart of Animal Rescue National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, observed during the first full week of November, celebrates the tireless work of animal shelters, humane societies, and rescue organizations across the United States. These facilities provide refuge, medical care, and second chances to millions of animals each year. The week also shines a […]