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ROAR for Earth Day!

Learn about Party for the Planet and National Wildlife Week and other partner programs this April.

This month, celebrate the earth as a home for animals while lending a helping hand, whether it’s nationally, locally or in your own backyard. With Earth Day approaching on April 22, now is the perfect time to learn more about local conservation – and we’re ROAR-ing with ideas! From the World Wildlife Fund's Time for Change program, to AZA's Party for the Planet event, to the NWF's National Wildlife Week, we’re working closely with our ROAR partners to point you in the right direction. Also, don't forget to make your ROAR Promise – tell us who you are what you plan to do to help animals. You can also plot out your efforts on our Google Map! Be a voice for animals – and an inspiration to others.

AZA Party for the Planet

Join ROAR at Party for the Planet at an AZA-accredited zoo or aquarium in your area, where you’ll discover ways to make an impact on conservation while visiting your favorite animals! Find the party nearest you!

NWF National Wildlife Week

Get outdoors with your friends and family and watch spring unfold as we celebrate NWF’s National Wildlife Week, April 21 – 29, 2007! Get more information from NWF now!

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month (ASPCA)

ROAR for the protection of animals. April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, and in support of this awareness initiative, Animal Planet and the ASPCA are working together to make sure you know how to get involved. Check out our guidelines for how to spot abuse and neglect – and what to do about it. Be a voice for the animals who can’t speak for themselves! Learn more now!

WWF Time for Change

Animal Planet is working with the WWF’s Time for Change program to build a community dedicated to improving the environment. Discover how you can make a change to benefit the habitat of animals, from small efforts to large initiatives! Want some ideas for how to celebrate Earth Day in conjunction with animals, or want to share your plans? Check out WWF’s Time for Change campaign!

Local Conservation Ideas

Have you ever wondered how much water and energy your family uses each day? Conserving Earth's natural resources means knowing your ecological footprint – the impact your lifestyle has on the planet – and how to minimize it. Here are some conservation tips for the whole family to practice at home, in the yard or on the go!

Create a Backyard Habitat

We've got the tools for you to turn your outdoor space into an animal place. The National Wildlife Federation will guide you through each step to make your own backyard habitat with this online planner. Once you've created your wild space, you can have your back yard declared an official NWF wildlife habitat. Learn more now!

Why Habitat Matters

Wildlife species and the natural areas they need to survive are important and should be protected and restored. Imagine life without the song of birds and the chirping of crickets, the beauty of a windswept prairie, or the cool serenity of a green woodland. Without wild areas, humanity, as well as wildlife, suffers. Read about it now!

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