Squirrel Appreciation Day
| Squirrel Appreciation Day | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Squirrel Appreciation Day |
| Observed by | United States |
| Type | Secular |
| Celebrations | Appreciate Squirrels |
| Date | January 21 |
| Next time | 21 January 2027 |
| Frequency | Annual |
Squirrel Appreciation Day is an annual American event devoted to the over 200 species of squirrels. It occurs annually on January 21. It was designed as a fun way to appreciate squirrels' natural characteristics[1][2] and recognize their contribution to nature and ecology; specifically squirrels' contribution to reforestation.[3][4][5][6][7]
History
The first annual National Squirrel Appreciation Day was celebrated on January 21, 2002.[8] It was created by Christy Hargrove, a wildlife rehabilitator, in Asheville, North Carolina. Squirrel Appreciation Day was recognized in Chase's Calendar of Events.
References
- ^ Goodman, Susan (2016-01-06). "7 Ways to Celebrate National Squirrel Appreciation Day". National Wildlife Foundation. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ^ Jemisonn, Micaela (2018-01-19). "Six squirrely facts for Squirrel Appreciation Day". Smithsonian. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ^ O'Lone, Kat (2024-01-18). "Appreciating Squirrels". Global Tree Initiative. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ^ Sen, Sumanti (2024-01-21). "National Squirrel Appreciation Day 2024: All about the January 21 celebration dedicated to our furry neighbours". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ^ "Today is national 'Squirrel Appreciation Day'". KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi. 2020-01-21. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ^ "Happy squirrel appreciation day". University of Manitoba. 2016-01-21. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ^ Moore, Sarah. "It's National Squirrel Appreciation Day! Cheers to the squirrels that call Michigan home". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ^ "Squirrels R Us". Archived from the original on 2002-01-20. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
External links
- "SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY - January 21". National Day Calendar. Archived from the original on 2025-02-25. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- Nature Canada (2016-01-21). "Celebrate Squirrel Appreciation Day with 9 Surprising Facts". Nature Canada. Retrieved 2026-01-17.