Snowdrop Day
April 19 · Level 1 · #2040 of 2238
Snowdrop Day is an informal occasion to enjoy one of spring's most recognizable flowers. The little white blooms also offer a gentle introduction to protecting wild plants and the habitats that allow them to return each year.
How it is celebrated: flower enthusiasts visit gardens, photograph early blooms and share sightings. Conservation activities encourage people to enjoy wild flowers where they grow rather than picking them.
The snowdrop's scientific name, Galanthus, comes from Greek words meaning milk and flower. Its distinctive white appearance is quite literally part of its botanical name.