Celebrating National Wildlife Day

San Diego is the most biodiverse county in the continental United States and is home to over 200 endangered or threatened plant and animal species. STEM plays a crucial role in conserving and maintaining this rich and magnificent ecosystem, and you can too. 

National Wildlife Day is your chance to not only appreciate the wildlife we share our planet with, but also take action to protect it. On the twentieth anniversary of National Wildlife Day, we encourage you to take action to protect Earth’s diverse species.  

Need somewhere to start? We’ve got you covered! Here are a few ways to get involved in National Wildlife Day right here in San Diego: 

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Contribute to online projects

You can help conservation efforts by simply documenting plants and wildlife through your phone! Through projects like iNaturalist and others with the Natural History Museum’s Community Science movement, you can make a difference every day! 

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Maintain and restore conserved lands

The Earth Discovery Institute is dedicated to conserving and celebrating San Diego’s native biodiversity. By volunteering with the EDI, you are making a tangible difference in preserving San Diego’s extensive ecosystem.

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Support wildlife rescue and rehabilitation

Want to work directly with wildlife? Volunteering with Project Wildlife at the San Diego Humane Society means you are giving wild animals a second chance at life.  

Whether you're crafting tech tools, observing nature, or directly aiding animals, there are countless ways to aid the ecosystem through STEM. Visit the links above for details on how to participate, date-based opportunities, and virtual vs. field options.

Let's use STEM to protect San Diego's wild places and wildlife—today and every day.