May is: ALS, American Wetlands, National Hamburger and BBQ , American Cheese, Egg, National Pet and Guide Dog, Clean Air, Water Quality and Safety, Woman's Health Care, Salsa, Mental Health, Stroke Awareness, High Blood Pressure Education, Arthritis Awareness and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. • May 1: Full Moon, May 9: Last Quarter Moon, May 16: New Moon,May 23: First Quarter Moon, May 31: Full Moon • May 7-8: Eta Aquarids meteor shower • May 3-9: National Wildflower and Family Week • May 3-9: National Pet and Be Kind to Animals Week • May 4-8: Teacher Appreciation and Air Quality Awareness Week • May 10-16: National Hospital, Police Week and Tick Awareness Week • May 10-16: Reading is Fun Week • May 11-17: PGA Championship • May 11-17: American Craft Beer Week • May 17-34: Healthy and Safe Swimming Week • May 1: May Day • May 2: Kentucky Derby • May 3: World Laughter Day • May 4: Star Wars Day, May the Fourth Be With You and Great Lakes Awareness Day • May 5: Cinco de Mayo, • May 5: Cartoonist’s, Teachers and National Astronaut Day • May 6: National Nurses Day, Skilled Trades and Russel Stover's Candy Day • May 7: Spring Astronomy Day and National Day of Prayer • May 8: Victory in Europe (VE) Day , Red Cross/Red Crescent Day • May 9: International Migratory Bird Day • May 10: Mother’s Day • May 13: World Cocktail and Endangered Species Day y • May 15: NASCAR Day • May 16: National BBQ , Preakness Stakes and Armed Forces Day • May 17: Eastern Market Flower Day • May 23: World Turtle Day • May 24: Indianapolis 500 • May 25: Memorial Day and National Wine Day • May 25: National Hamburger Day • May 31: National Smile Day • Hummingbirds and orioles have returned in quantity at the beginning of the month. • Warbler migration peaks early in May. Nearly 30 species will migrate through the region. • Sub-adult Purple Martins return to establish new colonies early in the month. Yearling Purple Martins (previous year’s fledglings) arrive mid- to late-May. • Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, nighthawks, Wood Thrushes, Veerys and Chimney Swifts return. • Peak of bird courtship. Listen for the morning chorus. • Nesting materials are being collected. • Chickadees and titmice become scarce at feeders as they nest and raise their young. • Mosquitoes can begin to be a problem late in the month. .
