June Nature Calendar

#RecreateResponsibly in June

Spending time in nature is good for you, so we put together some ideas to keep you in nature throughout June. Remember to #RecreateResponsibly.

Get out and explore this month. An alternative way to read this calendar is in the following section.

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June 1: Learn about the amphibians in your area during #AmphibianWeek.
June 2: Map out your dream road trip to national parks.
June 3: Take a walk on the wild side…in a nearby natural area.
June 4: See how many plant species you can find in your yard.
June 5: Look up local recycling guidelines in honor of #WorldEnvironmentDay!
June 6: Explore a cave near virtually at nps.gov/caves for National Caves & Karst Day.
June 7: Replace one car ride with a bike ride today for Bike Travel Weekend.
June 8: Read these 10 Tips to Live Blue and help protect our oceans today on #WorldOceansDay.
June 9: Learn the fishing regs in your area, and then go cast a line for Fishing & Boating Week.
June 10: Find some quiet time and finish this sentence: “My favorite park memory is…”
June 11: Download a bird ID app (like Merlin Bird ID) and learn about the species in your yard.
June 12: Take a moonlit boat ride to close out Fishing & Boating Week.
June 13: Try a new activity or explore a new spot on Get Outdoors Day.
June 14: See how long you can go today without using an electronic screen.
June 15: Count the animals you see in your yard in one hour. Don’t forget the insects and worms!
June 16: Get comfortable under a favorite tree and read a book or write in a journal.
June 17: Discover your state’s official animal for #WildlifeWednesday.
June 18: It’s Go Fishing Day…and we don’t mean cards. You know what to do!
June 19: Friday nights are made for stargazing. A New Moon on Sunday will make it nice and dark.
June 20: Enjoy the Summer Solstice by joining the Great American Campout…even if it’s in your backyard!
June 21: Take a selfie with a nature-themed backdrop. Bonus points if you include your dad!
June 22: It’s Pollinator Week: Make your backyard pollinator friendly by planting native flowers that bloom at different times.
June 23: Become a Junior Ranger! Explore parks virtually and earn a badge. Nps.gov/nature/jrranger.htm
June 24: Take some time to stop and smell the…wildflowers. #WildflowerWednesday
June 25: Draw, sketch, or paint a favorite memory that happened outside.
June 26: Check out all the different views from your house. Are they scenic views? Urban views? What do you like about them?
June 27: Close your eyes…do you hear more sounds with your eyes closed? What’s the favorite sound you hear? Least favorite?
June 28: Take a long walk with some one you care about…even if you’re only connected by a telephone.
June 29: Savor the slow setting of the sun.
June 30: Start a nature journal to write down your observations in July.
#Recreate Responsibly #LeaveNoTrace