Cultivating the earth globally in June

When: June 5 What: Certain activities go hand in hand with summer time: swimming, hiking, playing outside and BBQs. At times, it is easy to forget the playground Earth provides. On June 5, celebrate the environment on World Environment Day. Background: Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972, World Environment Day is celebrated [...]

Celebrate the technology advancements of TV in June

When: June 25 What: More than 400 people watched the first color television broadcast as guests at a CBS studio in 1951, while thousands were able to view it from stores and hotels. In the following decades, television surpassed radio in popularity, but has come to face a volatile future in the Internet age. Commemorate [...]

Get outdoors in June

When: June What: Summer is a time to get outside, and many take advantage of the warmer months with BBQ’s and outdoor activities like hiking, jogging, biking and swimming. But there are also many who do not. In June, celebrate the sunshine during Great Outdoors Month. Background: According to the National Wildlife Federation, children who [...]

Recognize disaster relief organizations in May

When: May 21 What: In 2012, Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on the Atlantic coast, killing 285 and displacing thousands. As wildfire and hurricane season approaches, many are likely to be similarly affected. Thankfully, people often find support in local and national disaster relief efforts. Recognize aid organizations like the American Red Cross on the anniversary [...]

Protect your skin from the sun in May

When: May What: When the weather warms up, people swarm outside to absorb the warmth and frolic in the sunshine. One thing that might not be in the front of their minds is how damaging the sun can be to skin. Skin cancer, melanoma specifically, can sometimes be caused by overexposure to the sun’s harmful [...]

Honoring law enforcement in May

When: Week of May 15 What: There are more than 900,000 law enforcement officers in the United States, but even with steady declines in violent crime, 120 lost their lives in the line of duty in 2012. Commemorate local, state and federal officers during Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, starting May 15. Background: [...]

All aboard vacation planning in May

When: May 4 – 12, 2013 What: Vacations are often a much-needed source of relaxation for many Americans, so much that “I need a vacation” has become something of a mantra amongst co-workers. But getting away doesn’t only give the vacationing person a break; it also has a major economic and cultural impact on today’s [...]

Promote quality literacy for children in May

When: May 13-19 What: It should come as no surprise that children who read at their grade level by the end of third grade have a better shot at academic success. But a child’s literacy goes beyond reading and comprehension; it forms their ability to recognize numbers, shapes and understand the relative size of objects. [...]

Stay safe at work in April

When: April 28 What: Since the Occupational Safety and Health Act was passed in 1970, workplace fatalities in the United States have dropped by 65 percent. But worldwide, someone dies of a work-related accident every 15 seconds. Do your part to support workers April 28 during the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. [...]

Fight diabetes in April

When: April What: Cookies, cakes and other sweets are delicious indulgences. But for some, these sugar-laden treats are off-limits.  When diagnosed with diabetes, sugary foods and drinks are often eliminated from your everyday menu. While it is a serious disease, a healthy diet and vigilance can make diabetes manageable. During the month of April, be [...]

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