Calendar of Designated Dates
Last Review/Updated: January 17, 2008
The following list is a selection of special days, weeks and months pertaining to the environment, which are identified or officially recognized in Alberta. This calendar is maintained by the Alberta Government Library - Great West Life Site and updated as information becomes available. To suggest additions contact Judy Thomas at judy.thomas@gov.ab.ca
World Wetlands Day February 2, 2008 "Healthy Wetlands, Healthy People" Visit the World Wetlands Day web site for further information. |
World Day for Water March 22, 2008 "Sanitation" Visit the World Day for Water web site for further information. |
Earth Month April 2008 Visit the Earth Day Canada web site for further information. |
Pitch-In Canada Week April 21-27, 2008 "Operation Clean Sweep" Visit the Pitch-In Canada web site for further information |
Earth Day April 22, 2008 "Take the Next Step" Visit the Earth Day Canada web site for further information. |
International Compost Awareness Week May 4-10, 2008 Contact Composting Council of Canada for further information. |
Recreation and Parks Month June 2008 Visit the Alberta Parks and Recreation Association (ARPA) web site for further information. |
Environment Week June 1-7, 2008 "Your Action Counts! Water, Connect, Protect, Conserve" Visit the Alberta Environment web site for further information |
Clean Air Day June 4, 2008 "Celebrate, Take Action" Visit the Environment Canada Clean Air web site for further information. |
Alberta Water Quality Awareness (AWQA) Day June 5, 2008 Visit the Alberta Water Quality Awareness (AWQA) web site for further information. |
World Environment Day June 5, 2008 "CO2 Kick the Habit – Towards a Low Carbon Economy" Visit the United Nations Environment Programme web site for further information. |
National Fishing Week July 5-13, 2008 Visit the Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation Week web site for further information. |
Parks Day July 19, 2008 Visit the Canadian Parks Council web site for further information |
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer September 16, 2008 Visit the United Nations Environment Programme. OzonAction Branch for further information. |
National Forest Week September 21-27, 2008 Visit the Canadian Forestry Association web site for further information. |
National Waste Reduction Week October 19-25, 2008 Visit the Waste Reduction Week Canada web site for further information |
