Hi Travelers,

Have you ever contemplated making a get-away to a nudist resort or campground?  But not sure you would be comfortable in a naturist environment?  Before you book a visit, why not experiment at home, especially on World Naked Gardening Day, May 2nd.

Now to answer the question in our headline:

 Q: WHAT’S PROPER ATTIRE FOR WORLD NAKED GARDENING DAY?

A: A SMILE, SUNSCREEN, HAT & GLOVES!

Did you know that May 2, 2026 marks the twenty-first annual WORLD NAKED GARDENING DAY (WNGD) when people across the globe tend their gardens, flower boxes and yards clothed only as nature intended. As the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) recommends:  Be one with nature! 

Got a little plot of paradise fenced off at home? Then discard your inhibitions and stretch your personal barriers by pulling weeds and cultivating your herb, vegetable and flower garden with nothing between you and the sunshine but a bit of sunscreen.

Why garden naked? Besides body acceptance, personal freedom and promoting environmental awareness, nude gardening is comfortable, saves on laundry, and makes for a quick personal clean up – just hose down. Also, naked gardening is like dipping one’s toe in a combination Nakation℠/Staycation (a nude vacation at or near home).

American Association for Nude Recreation members know from experience there are things you should do to prepare for gardening naked. Here are their tips to enhance your nude gardening experience:

1.     Apply sunscreen liberally;

2.     If you’re gardening at dawn or dusk, remember the bug repellant;

3.     Prune roses, bougainvillea and other thorny plants with caution;

4.     Don protective gardening gloves, hat and sunglasses;

5.     Add to your comfort kneeling or sitting on a towel-covered gardening mat;

6.     Appreciate the health benefits: Studies indicate your body needs at least 20 minutes a day of sunshine over at least 75% of your body to help prevent a vitamin D deficiency;

7.     Tell someone about your experience. No one owns this event, so it really doesn’t matter who you tell, but tell someone. Write about it in your journal; or post it to your Facebook account, then tweet it too. And of course, feel free to make World Naked Gardening Day an everyday event. WNGD is celebrated the first Saturday in May each year.

For information on AANR-affiliated resorts to take a Nakation at throughout North America, the Caribbean and beyond, please visit www.aanr.com/club-locator/.

 And let the sun shine in!

Naturally,