Arbor Day, 1999
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Arbor Day is a nationally celebrated observance first celebrated in the
state of Nebraska in 1872. The day especially encourages tree planting and tree care
and has a long history. It is represented by The National Arbor Day Foundation.
The first Arbor Day was celebrated in response to a state proclamation urging settlers and
homesteaders in Nebraska to plant trees to provide "shade, shelter, fruit, fuel, and
beauty" for residents of the largely treeless plains. On that first Arbor Day, more
than one million trees were planted in Nebraska's communities and on its farms.
Arbor Day was first promoted by J. Sterling Morton, at that time the editor of the Nebraska City News. Morton helped to push the idea to neighboring states. Later the movement spread to all of the United States and many other nations.
We now celebrate Arbor Day in communities throughout America with a specific date determined by the best tree planting times in each area. Celebrations are held as early as January and February in some southern states, and as late as May in more northern locations. National Arbor Day is observed on the last Friday in April.
The National Arbor Day Foundation
"We Help People Plant and Care for Trees (tm).. "
State Arbor Day
Celebrations
"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."
History of Arbor Day
"The idea for Arbor Day originally came from Nebraska. A visit to Nebraska today
wouldn't disclose that the state was once a treeless plain. Yet it was the lack of trees
there that led to the founding of Arbor Day in the 1800s."
How to Celebrate
Arbor Day
Suggestions on how to celebrate Arbor Day by The National Arbor Day Foundation.
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