World Wetlands Day
Every year on February 2, the kidneys of the planet get their day in the sun. World Wetlands Day honors the marshes, bogs, swamps, and mangroves that filter our water, shelter our wildlife, and quietly keep the world in balance.
- Roots
- Marks the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on February 2, 1971, in Ramsar, Iran; first celebrated in 1997; declared by the UN General Assembly on August 30, 2021
- Also on Feb 2
- World Play Your Ukulele Day · Groundhog Day · Heavenly Hash Day
- Hashtag
- #WorldWetlandsDay
3 ways to celebrate
Walk a Wetland
Spend part of February 2 exploring a marsh, bog, boardwalk trail, or lakeshore near you. Bring binoculars for the birds, and notice how much life a single wetland holds.
Join a Clean-Up
Many communities mark the day with wetland clean-ups and restoration plantings. Join one, or organize your own with friends: every bag of litter removed is habitat restored.
Meet Your Local Ramsar Site
Look up which wetlands in your country are designated Ramsar sites of international importance, and learn what makes yours special. Then share one fact about it with someone who has never heard of it.
Plan ahead
World Wetlands Day is observed on February 2 every year. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.
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