March Monthly Themes

What is servicewide messaging?

The servicewide messaging calendar helps our entire National Park Service community nationwide—parks, partners, and programs—share the same messages throughout the year amplifying our voice. Everyone is welcome to participate and join the celebrations, commemorations, and discussions. These pages are updated throughout the year, so remember to check back for more guidance, ideas, and resources!

March 2022 Monthly Theme: Women's History Month: Providing Healing, Promoting Hope

The national theme for Women’s History Month in 2022 explores the role of women of all cultures in providing both healing and hope throughout history.

More information and resources coming soon.

More March Themes & Activities

Every month, the National Park Service celebrates different national holidays and initiatives that provide opportunities to share our mission through websites, social media, and other platforms. Find information on a related topic on NPS.gov, hashtags that national parks are using, and other messaging tools to use on these special days.

March 1–31: Irish American Heritage Month

• Resources
  • Telling All Americans' Stories, European Heritage: stories
• Social media hashtag: #IrishAmericanHeritage

March 3: World Wildlife Day

• Resources
  • Amphibians and Reptiles stories, featured places, news, and events
  • Mammals (nps.gov/mammals): stories, featured places, news, and events
  • Watching Wildlife (nps.gov/watchingwildlife): what to bring, how to stay safe, webcams, and more
    • 7 Ways to Safety Watch Wildlife
    • Tips on digital media and signage
• Social media hashtags: #WorldWildlifeDay, #ExploreNature, #WatchingWildlife

March 8: International Women’s Day

• Resources
  • See resources for this month's theme
  • Women Leaders in the Environment
• Social media hashtag: #InternationalWomensDay

March 12: Girl Scouts’ Birthday

• Resources
  • Girl Scout Ranger Program
  • Girl Scout Rangers & the 19th Amendment program
• Social media hashtag: #NationalGirlScoutDay

March 14: Science Education Day

• Resources
  • Educators Portal: includes lesson plans, distance learning, and other educational materials
  • Science (nps.gov/science): stories, resources for researchers and students, news, what we do, how to get involved
• Social media hashtag: #ScienceEducationDay

March 17: St. Patrick's Day

• Resources
  • Telling All Americans' Stories, European Heritage: stories
• Social media hashtags: #IrishAmericanHeritage, #StPatricksDay

March 20: Spring Equinox / First Day of Spring

• Resources
  • Migratory Species (nps.gov/migratoryspecies): stories, featured places, news, and events
• Social media hashtags: #SpringEquinox, #FirstDayOfSpring

March 21: World Poetry Day

• Resources
  • Literature & Poetry (nps.gov/literature): stories, featured places, featured artists, news, events, and kids/education materials
  • Arts in the Parks (nps.gov/arts): stories, news, and events
    • Artist-in-Residence Programs
    • Collections
• Social media hashtags: #WorldPoetryDay, #ArtsinParks

March 22: World Water Day

• Resources
  • Oceans and Coasts (nps.gov/oceans): featured places, recreational opportunities, education, ocean life, and protection efforts
  • Rivers (nps.gov/rivers): stories, featured places, how to get involved, news, and events
  • Recreating Safely in and Around Water: key messages with park visitors about water safety including swimming, boating, and lifejackets
• Social media hashtags: #WorldWaterDay, #RiversNPS

March 31: César Chávez Day of Service & Learning (César Chávez’s Birthday)

• Resources
  • Labor Movement stories, news, and events
  • Volunteer (nps.gov/volunteer)
    • Volunteer Event Calendar
• Social media hashtags: #CesarChavezDay, #ServiceandLearning, #LaborMovement