Arbor Day 2012 Celebrations

Arbor Day began in 1872 as a way to promote the planting of trees in Nebraska
and was proclaimed a national event in 1907 by Teddy Roosevelt. With the growing
awareness of “going green” to help preserve the environment, National Arbor Day is also an opportunity for businesses to do good for the planet.

National Arbor Day is the last Friday in April, but many states observe Arbor Day on different dates according to their best tree-planting times. Click here and check the map below to find out when your state or territory observes Arbor Day.

It has been over 135 years since J. Sterling Morton founded Arbor Day. His simple idea of setting aside a special day for tree planting is now more important than ever.

Many people are celebrating the day by planting a trees or learning more about trees. Some are even adopting and caring for trees on the street in front of their homes.

Businesses are organizing beautification projects in a public areas and promoting paper drives to collect recycled paper and save trees. Still other companies are dedicating entire forests and talking about tree stewardship with their employees.

For more information on National Arbor Day click here.