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"Arbor Day which has already transplanted itself to every state in the American Union and has even been adopted in foreign lands...is not like other holidays. Each of those reposes on the past, while Arbor Day proposes for the future." - J. Sterling Morton
In the early mid-1800s, the state of Nebraska became a settling place for many despite the treeless, prairie landscape and climate. J. Sterling Morton, a newspaper editor, and his family began planting trees upon their move to Nebraska from Detroit. In his journalistic writings, he would advocate for others to plant trees. In 1872, Morton would become the Secretary of the Nebraska Territory and he immediately proposed that residents should set aside a day to plant trees. The idea was put into action and on the first Arbor Day nearly one million trees were planted. Due to varying climates, different states celebrate Arbor Day at different times of the year,
http://www.arborday.org/index.cfm
for some great resources including what type of tree is that?, a tree guide, and connecting kids with nature!
"Arbor Day which has already transplanted itself to every state in the American Union and has even been adopted in foreign lands...is not like other holidays. Each of those reposes on the past, while Arbor Day proposes for the future." - J. Sterling Morton
In the early mid-1800s, the state of Nebraska became a settling place for many despite the treeless, prairie landscape and climate. J. Sterling Morton, a newspaper editor, and his family began planting trees upon their move to Nebraska from Detroit. In his journalistic writings, he would advocate for others to plant trees. In 1872, Morton would become the Secretary of the Nebraska Territory and he immediately proposed that residents should set aside a day to plant trees. The idea was put into action and on the first Arbor Day nearly one million trees were planted. Due to varying climates, different states celebrate Arbor Day at different times of the year,
http://www.arborday.org/index.cfm
for some great resources including what type of tree is that?, a tree guide, and connecting kids with nature!