Environmental Awareness

Earth Month and Earth Day (April 22)

Earth Month was established in April 1970 and is non-political. It is a month intended to develop momentum for a full year's worth of work on improving the environment. In this collection, you can learn about ways you can be involved in helping our planet!

Earth Day also began in 1970 and is celebrated annually around the world on April 22. Various events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. 

World Environmental Day (June 5)

World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. It's celebrated annually on June 5.

World Car Free Day (Sept. 22) 

This day encourages motorists to take a day off from driving your vehicle and find other ways to go places that will not hurt the environment.

 

Oconee Bells | The Cove Forest
Oconee Bells | The Cove Forest

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(Shortia galacifolia) A small evergreen species related to galax with white flowers produced in March. It was discovered ty the French botanist Andre Michaux in 1787 growing at the confluence of the...
Flowering Dogwood | The Cove Forest
Flowering Dogwood | The Cove Forest

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(Cornus florida) This small understory tree of forests is also widely planted in residential areas. In spring, clusters of small greenish flowers surrounded by four large white petal-like bracts are...
Loggerhead Turtle | South Carolina Public Radio

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“L” is for Loggerhead Turtle. State Reptile. The loggerhead turtle, a threatened species, is one of the world’s eight living species of turtles and evolved some sixty-five million to seventy million...
Siberian Tiger | SciShorts in Spanish Intermediate

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Produced in Spanish, this series contains 20 lessons on the intermediate level for teachers to use in foreign language science study. The largest living cat is the Amur, or Siberian, tiger. These cats...
Bluet | Forty Acre Rock (S.C.)
Bluet | Forty Acre Rock (S.C.)

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Spring blooming annual bluet Houstonia pusilla, also referred to as the Tiny or Small bluet. Houstonia pusilla Also called Tiny or Small Bluet Member coffee family Name means “Tiny” Annual herb with...
Siberian Tiger | SciShorts in Spanish Beginner

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Produced in Spanish, this series contains 20 lessons on the beginner level for teachers to use in foreign language science study. The largest living cat is the Amur, or Siberian, tiger. These cats are...