TODAY IN SCIENCE: Arbor DayToday is National Arbor Day! The last Friday of April is traditionally se
TODAY IN SCIENCE: Arbor Day
Today is National Arbor Day! The last Friday of April is traditionally set aside as a day for planting and caring for trees.
First celebrated in Nebraska in 1872, the original Arbor Day was the brainchild of journalist and politician J. Sterling Morton, who wanted to encourage tree-planting as a community benefit to the prairie pioneers. On April 10, 1872, Sterling held a contest to see which counties and individuals could plant the most trees on the day. More than a million trees were planted that day as a result.
Wondering what trees are in your area? These apps can help:
Image Credit: Arbor Day Foundation
Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:30:35
