Squirrel Appreciation Day (January 21): Why It Matters & How to Observe
Every January 21, Squirrel Appreciation Day nudges us to notice the furry acrobats that most people walk past without a glance. The unofficial holiday began in 2001 when North Carolina wildlife rehabilitator Christy Hargrove realized a single social-media post could flip the script from “annoying rodent” to “vital neighbor.” Since then, the day has grown…