Nature / Fun Happenings
- May is: ALS, American Wetlands, National Hamburger and BBQ , Cheese, Egg, National Pet and Guide Dog, Clean Air, Water Quality and Safety, Woman's Health Care, Salsa, Mental Health, Stroke Awareness Arthritis Awareness and Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
- May 4: First Quarter Moon, May 12: Full Moon, May 20: Last Quarter Moon, May 26: New Moon
- May 5-6: Eta Aquarids meteor shower
- May 4-10: National Wildflower and Family Week
- May 4-10: National Pet and Be Kind to Animals Week
- May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation and Air Quality Awareness Week
- May 11-17: National Hospital and Police Week
- May 11-17: Reading is Fun Week
- May 12-18: PGA Championship
- May 12-18: American Craft Beer Week
- May 18-24: Healthy and Safe Swimming Week
- May 1: May Day
- May 3: Kentucky Derby
- May 4: Star Wars Day May the Fourth Be With You
- May 5: Cinco de Mayo,
- May 5: Cartoonist’s, Great Lakes Awareness Day and National Astronaut Day
- May 6: National Teacher, Nurses Day and Russel Stover's Candy Day
- May 7: Skilled Trades Day and Spring Astronomy Day
- May 8: Victory in Europe (VE) Day , Red Cross/Red Crescent Day
- May 10: International Migratory Bird Day
- May 11: Mother’s Day
- May 13: World Cocktail Day
- May 16: National BBQ Day, Endangered Species and NASCAR Day
- May 17: Preakness Stakes and Armed Forces Day
- May 18: Eastern Market Flower Day
- May 23: World Turtle Day
- May 25: National Wine Day and Indianapolis 500
- May 26: Memorial Day and 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.
- Peak of warbler migration early to mid-month.
- 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.