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Celebrate the First Day of Spring: Donate to a Top-Rated Charity!

   Mar 18, 2024

The official first day of spring 2024 is Tuesday, March 19. This date also marks the vernal equinox. March 19th is the astronomical beginning of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere and the beginning of the autumn season in the Southern Hemisphere. Meteorologically speaking March 1 is the official first day of spring. Both dates are considered accurate. So, no matter which day you choose to celebrate as the first day of spring be sure and enjoy it!

Below are 3 examples of CharityWatch Environment & Climate Change Top-Rated charities. Be sure and check out our full list of Top-Rated charities for other charities that you may want to donate to celebrate the first day of spring 2024.



350.org works in building a global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis.


Green America works to harness economic power—the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace—to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.

Save the Redwoods League works to protect and restore redwood forests and connects people with their peace and beauty so these natural wonders flourish.

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ATTENTION: The charities listed in this alert were Top-Rated by CharityWatch at the time of its publication. CharityWatch updates our ratings throughout the year. To see if a particular charity is currently Top-Rated, please click on its name, below.

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