This calendar contains the dates for a variety of celebrations from the birthdays of people who have done many great things to help animals and the environment to days honoring specific animals. Lesson plans for educators that encourage responsible pet care and promote a special day, week and month-long celebration are included, as well.

JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC JANUARY 2008 5 National Bird Day (API) Bird Care  Lesson Plans: Birds of a Nation  Microsoft Word | Adobe Acrobat 14 Albert Schweitzer’s Birthday Visit our online children’s bibliography for books on Albert Schweitzer. 19 National Penguin Awareness Day Visit our online children’s bibliography for books on penguins. 22 National Answer Your Cat’s Question Day Pet Population: Behind the Numbers Lesson Plans: Cat Litterature  Microsoft Word | Adobe Acrobat Evolution of the Purrfect Companion Microsoft Word | Adobe Acrobat Is That How Cats Really Are  Microsoft Word | Adobe Acrobat