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Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day

Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day is held on January 11. Jumping in puddles and splashing their friends - some find a reason to have fun. This event in the second decade of the month January is annual.

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11 January - Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day

Puddles are formed by rain that falls from the clouds in the sky as droplets of water. When you have lots and lots of water droplets you get a puddle. The water cycle uses the same water over and over again and there is no start or end to the process.

Puddles are home to millions of microscopic invertebrates and small insects. Small mammals and birds will use puddles for drinking and bathing in. Plants and flowers will often grow around established puddles.

Winter in New York City means we get dreaded slush puddles. Kids love playing in puddles & we should be encouraging them!

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Houseplant Appreciation Day on January 10 (was established by The Gardener’s Network, establishing an official opportunity to remind people of the benefits of houseplants. Having plants in your home or office can do a great deal to lift your mood and improve your quality of life. For example, a 2009 study showed that the scent of lavender can effectively lower pulse rates in stressful situations);