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May is the Walk in the Woods Month. Sponsored by The Tree Council, this event highlights the need to enjoy trees and wildlife. During this time, there are wildlife tours, talks, and other activities where people can enjoy trees. People can check out the Tree Council website for maps and events to participate in their locality. Those who wish to organize a Walk in the Woods event can list theirs on the website.

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Walking Month, Ntl. (US/UK): May

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National Walking Month is the perfect hook for getting colleagues and employees on their feet and more active. Try a walking meeting, progressive lunch, or take the long way to the office. Whatever you do United Kingdom and America, get up and start walking.

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Wetlands Month, American.: May

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Woman, Victorious Woman Month Intl.: May

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Victorious Woman Month celebrates women's achievements, an initiative of the Victorious Woman Project, annually in May.

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Women's Health Care Month, Ntl.: May

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National Women's Health Month encourages women to take steps in their health care that will allow them to live longer, healthier and happier lives. Listed below are standard screening tests to include in any annual visit with your doctor: Clinical Breast Exam Gynecological Care Pap Smear Mammography Colonoscopy Blood Pressure Check Cholesterol Screening Colorectal Screening Physical Check-ups HIV and other testing for sexually transmitted diseases Bone Mineral Density screening Eye, ear, and dental exams A1C (blood glucose) test Immunizations

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Young Achiever's Month: May

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Young Achievers Month honors students in grades 5-10 (ages 10-15) who have shown early leadership, mentorship, and act as positive role models for their peers. This is an international initiative.

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Youth Traffic Safety Month, Global: May

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Car crashes are the number one killer of teens in the United States and a leading cause of death worldwide. Youth-led campaigns like Global Youth Traffic Safety Month (GYTSM) promote safe teen driving through a peer-to-peer model. Global Youth Traffic Safety Month (GYTSM) is in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to support the United Nations 2007 Global Road Safety Week. It was initially called National Youth Traffic Safety Month, but in 2011, the campaign became a global effort and was rebranded as Global Youth Traffic Safety Month. GYTSM is an annual May campaign that encourages youth organizations to engage in traffic safety projects in their local communities. The campaign offers a toolkit for ideas on projects, and youth are empowered to create unique ways to address teen driver safety.

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Asthma Day, World: May 2

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World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma awareness and care worldwide. World Asthma Day occurs on the first Tuesday in May. GINA launched in 1993 as a collaboration with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, USA, and the World Health Organization.

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Baby Day, Ntl.: May 2

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Brothers & Sisters Day, Intl.: May 2

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International Brothers and Sisters Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor. Through custom occurs on May 2 each year. It is one of two days a year to honor brothers and sisters specifically, in addition to Siblings Day, an official international event.

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Donkey Week (UK): May 2-9

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Donkey Week in the UK falls during International Donkey Day, May 8. This event highlights the importance of donkeys. During this time, people can cuddle, touch and enjoy the company of donkeys. There are also talks and presentations by guest speakers, wildlife walks, and other social events.

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Guru Arjan Dev Ji (S)(1653): May 2

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Osama bin Laden Killed (2011): May 2

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Poem on Your Pillow Day: May 2

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Robert's Rules Day (1837): May 2

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Robert's Rules Day marks the anniversary of the birth of American General Henry M. Robert on May 2, 1837. He was the author of Robert's Rules of Order, a guide to running efficient meetings, organizations, and groups. He passed away on May 11, 1923.

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