National Narwhal Day
Often referred to as “unicorns of the sea”, narwhals are delightful and unique creatures that live in the cold waters of the Arctic Ocean. Although they are not yet considered endangered, narwhals are on a list of animals of “special concern” due to the impact of climate change on their...
Leverage narwhal symbolism and Arctic conservation messaging to drive awareness and donations for wildlife nonprofits and eco-friendly consumer brands.
- Adopt a narwhal: partner with WWF or conservation orgs to offer symbolic adoption campaigns
- Behind-the-scenes Arctic wildlife content: educate audiences on narwhal biology and climate threats
- Eco-friendly product tie-in: promote sustainable goods with narwhal-themed messaging to reduce carbon footprints
- User-generated social campaign: #NarwhalAppreciation challenge encouraging followers to share conservation pledges
While there are a number of different grassroots iterations of days that show appreciation to narwhals – and we support them all – National Narwhal Appreciation Day celebrated on this date seems to have roots that date back to at least 2012.
No matter who started it or when it began, however, the most important thing is that these fancy little creatures with their unique horns are celebrated and appreciated!
Support a Narwhal Charity
Many different animal rescue and conservation organizations are invested in helping to preserve the lives of narwhals and other sea creatures. Check out the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Narwhal Rainbow Alliance, the National Wildlife Federation and many others, and consider supporting their work by adopting a narwhal or making a donation to their conservation efforts.
Share with Others
Get online and spread the world about National Narwhal Appreciation Day! Make a post on social media, share a link to a charity or find some other unique way of raising awareness and spreading the word about how cool these creatures are.
Make Environmentally Friendly Choices
One excellent thing that every person can aim for is to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle that helps to reduce their carbon footprint and minimize climate change. Other activities such as boycotting earth-harming companies and speaking up for climate-friendly governmental policies are also helpful in protecting not only narwhals but the entire planet!