Red Squirrel Awareness Week
Start: September 30, 2024
End: October 6, 2024
Location: Across the UK
Red Squirrel Awareness Week is dedicated to increasing awareness of and action for the UK's endangered red squirrels and their conservation. Get involved with lots of online and in-person events being organised across the countries. Post, like and share social media images and stories using hashtags #RSAW2024 and #RedSquirrelAwarenessWeek
Red Squirrel Awareness Week takes place at the start of global Squirrel Awareness Month (first week of October).
Each day will focus on a different theme to share knowledge and encourage action.
See our communications pack for more information.
Daily themes for Red Squirrel Awareness Week:
Monday – ecology
Tuesday – status
Wednesday – threats
Thursday – conservation
Friday & Saturday – actions
Sunday – celebration
Join us for a series of online events during the week:
Monday – Red squirrel genetics & health
Tuesday – Red squirrel conservation UK update 2024
Wednesday – Red squirrel releases
Thursday – Q&A expert panel on X
Friday – Red squirrel conservation volunteering
Take part in other events:
All week – Great Scottish Squirrel Survey – Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels
Monday – Guided walk at Eskrigg Nature Reserve – Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels
Friday – Squirrel session at Loch of the Lowes – Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels
Friday – Red squirrel interactive stall at Montrose Basin – Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels
Friday – Red squirrel talk at Kettins Community Hub – Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels
Saturday – Squirrel session at Loch Lomond & The Trossachs – Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels
Email info@squirrelaccord.uk with any events you would like us to share.