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For the whole month of May don’t mow your lawn! “Changing your mowing routine and allowing plants to flower can create enough nectar for ten times more bees and other pollinators. You’re also more likely to spot a greater variety of flowers popping up in your garden.”
from 2nd May. Seriously, get into composting! “International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW)(…) has continued to grow as more people, businesses, municipalities, schools and organizations are recognizing the importance of composting and the long-term benefits from organics recycling. The goal of the program is to raise the awareness of the public regarding the benefits of using compost. The program includes a poster contest in the fall and activities and events held during the week in May.”
from 17th May. Walk to School Week is primarily to promote healthy habits in primary school aged children. But one of the major benefits of walking to school is the reduction in air and noise pollution from all those cars taking their children to school. Walk to School Week “is a fun and engaging week-long activity, raising awareness and celebrating walking for all.“
20th May. I hope that by now everyone is aware of how important bees are and how we need to do much more to protect them. “In addition to being one of the major pollinators, thus ensuring food and food security, sustainable agriculture and biodiversity, bees significantly contribute to the mitigation of climate change and environmental conservation. In the long-term, the protection of bees and the beekeeping sector can help reduce poverty and hunger, as well as preserve a healthy environment and biodiversity. Scientific studies have proven that bees have become increasingly endangered. It is only through joint efforts that we can ensure the protection of bees and their habitats.”
from 22nd May. Every flower counts is linked with PlantLifes #NoMowMay campaign. “When it comes to providing vital nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies and other insects, every flower counts. And your lawn can help provide that feast. The more wild flowers you have in your lawn the more nectar will be produced. If you’ve taken part in #NoMowMay, #LetItBloomJune or not mown at all this year, you’re likely to have many more wild flowers and lots more nectar.”
23rd May. “The day was created as an annual observance to help people celebrate and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world.”
from 29th May – 6th June. Get your children or grandchildren interested in the garden and invested in nature. “Children love growing plants, love being in the garden but they’re often impatient, wanting to see instant results. National Children’s Gardening Week aims to capture children’s enthusiasm at a time when results are immediate. National Children’s Gardening Week takes place annually in the ‘warm’ week at the end of May.”
from 30th May. We need more people to cycle rather than use their cars so I think this is a great event to include on this environmental awareness calendar. “Bike Week, delivered by Cycling UK, is an annual celebration to showcase cycling. Thousands of people all over the UK enjoy the simple pleasure of riding a bike.”