World Rainforest Day Jun. 22, 2025

World Rainforest Day is not just a calendar event—it"s a call to action. Established in 2017 by Rainforest Partnership—a nonprofit environmental organisation—the day raises awareness about the importance of rainforests and mobilises efforts to protect them.

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Meet for lunch?
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Im ready for my close-up, Mr. DeSquirrel