National Eastern Box Turtle Week
National Eastern Box Turtle Week shines a light on an animal that deserves more of our attention and a lot more of our care.
About this celebration
Founded 2022 by NDC & Dr. Bruce Worf
How to celebrate
Small, doable ways to celebrate National Eastern Box Turtle Week.
- Learn something specific about the species — one surprising fact.
- Donate to an organization doing real work for them.
- Choose one product at the store with the animal's welfare in mind.
- Share what you learn with a kid who'll care.
- Spend 10 minutes outside looking for them or their tracks.
Celebration ideas by audience
For families
Watch one short documentary together about the animal and talk about what you learned.
For kids
Help them research it, then have them teach you one new fact at dinner.
For couples
Plan a zoo, aquarium, or sanctuary visit and go as a real date.
At the office
Share a quick 'did you know' on the team chat or a lunchtime Learning session.
At school
Run a one-day classroom mini-project about the species and its ecosystem.
In your community
Donate to or volunteer with a conservation nonprofit focused on the animal.
On your own
Read one long-form article about them. Let yourself get into it.