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Celebrate Arbor Day and Forestry with Youth

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It all began in Nebraska in 1872. A special day was set aside for planting trees. This tree planting idea caught on and now we celebrate Arbor Day every year in Wisconsin on the last Friday of April each year.

All over the world, people are planting trees in their yards and in their communities, caring for them, and learning about their value. Here in the United States, we call this tree planting festival Arbor Day. In other lands, you may hear it called Arbor Week, Tree Holiday, or Tree Festival, Greening Week. Whatever people call this special time of year, they are sharing the news that trees are important to us all, wherever we live around the world. Use these resources to help you bring the joy and value of trees and forests to children you lead.

Kids can learn more about National Arbor Day (Leaves DNR) or the history of Arbor Day and learn about the benefits of trees on EEK!.

Lesson Plans

Grades 4-5


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