The International Day of Climate Action is observed annually to raise awareness about climate change and inspire action to protect the planet. See details here, and please mark November 15th and/or 29th on your calendars for local education and action. 

The Punta Banda Birding Club will meet monthly and will accommodate birders with limited mobility, and both novice and experienced birders. You don’t have to be a member of the “club” to attend - just come when you can!

World Reptile Awareness Day is an annual observance on October 21st to raise awareness about reptiles and their conservation. The day promotes education, appreciation, and the importance of protecting reptiles and their habitats from threats like habitat loss and illegal trade.

In honor of World Reptile Awareness Day, the Alliance featured the biggest lizard of the Punta Banda Peninsula for our Species of the Month.

Come participate in valuable citizen science on the beach! For over the past 10 years locals have gathered together at Mar Azul to protect the near-shore environment.

This day, primarily observed in Mexico, is a reminder of the impact of human activities on the environment and the importance of sustainable practices. The day was established following a tragic incident in Avellaneda, where industrial waste, including sulfuric acid and cyanide salts, was illegally disposed of in the sewer system, leading to the release of hydrogen cyanide gas and the death of seven residents. 

For the past nine years locals have gathered together at Mar Azul to protect the near-shore environment!

World Shorebirds Day is celebrated annually on September 6th, and this year folks in the greater Ensenada area are invited to celebrate with Mujeres en Parvada at the Punta Banda Estuary!

For the past nine years locals have gathered together at Mar Azul to protect the near-shore environment!

Celebrate with Pro Esteros the Municipal Least Tern Day Friday, July 25th and participate in their costume contest inspired by this beautiful coastal bird.

For the past nine years locals have gathered together at Mar Azul to protect the near-shore environment!

Officially declared by the UN General Assembly in 2019 to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification. The theme for this year’s event will be “Restore the Land, Unlock the Opportunities”, and the host country is Columbia. See also Desertification and Drought Day 2025 | UNCCD

A global event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of the oceans and inspiring actions to protect them. People worldwide participate through cleanups, educational programs, and advocacy efforts to safeguard marine ecosystems for future generations. World Oceans Day is observed by all UN member states, and has a different them every year. The theme for 2025 is "Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us" - highlighting the ocean's ability to inspire curiosity, exploration, and innovation while emphasizing the need to protect and preserve it for future generations. The celebration will take place in Nice, France, ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference.  See also UN World Oceans Day 2025 - United Nations World Oceans Day

Led by the United Nations Environment Programme, and held annually since 1973, this day has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental outreach. The Republic of Korea will host World Environment Day 2025 with a focus on ending plastic pollution globally. See also World Environment Day 2025.

We’re about to kick off the season for removing exotic vegetation and cleaning the nesting area of the Least Tern, and we need your help!

We’re about to kick off the season for removing exotic vegetation and cleaning the nesting area of the Least Tern, and we need your help!

For the past nine years locals have gathered together at Mar Azul to protect the near-shore environment!

We’re about to kick off the season for removing exotic vegetation and cleaning the nesting area of the Least Tern, and we need your help!

National Go Birding Day is an American holiday dedicated to bird watching. It is one of the oldest and most effective methods of studying birds. Researchers can track the behavior of birds in their natural habitat and draw important conclusions. The holiday is observed annually on the last Saturday in April.

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

For the past nine years locals have gathered together at Mar Azul to protect the near-shore environment!

For the past nine years locals have gathered together at Mar Azul to protect the near-shore environment!

International Women's Day (IWD) has been around for over a hundred years, as have many of the issues still impacting women's advancement. Since 1911, IWD belongs to all who care about women's equality. Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to forge gender parity. All IWD activity is valid, that's what makes IWD so inclusive.

United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) is celebrated every year on 3 March to celebrate wild animals and plants. Every year, we recognize the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet.

The WWD2025 Theme is Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet.

In celebration of World Wetlands Day, an event will be held at the Kendall-Frost Mission Bay Marsh Reserve, featuring many exciting speakers, including Alliance committee members Hiram Moreno and Liliana Ortiz Serrato!