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Tech Times
April 2017
Arbor Day
Arbor Day is just around the corner on Friday, April 28th. Find out how this great celebratory day began and what you can do to join in the fun.
J. Sterling Morton founded Arbor Day
back in 1872. His thoughts were clear, he wanted to reserve a very special day for tree planting. Something everyone could join in to replenish the earths natural resources. Governor Robert W. Furnas named Arbor Day a legal holiday in Nebraska in 1885. April 22n, also Morton’s birthday, was selected as the official date.
The first legal Arbor Day was grand.
The Nebraska City News reported a large parade and speech by J. sterling Morton. Over 1,000 people including teachers and students joined in the day’s celebration supporting this worthy cause.
144 years later…
Arbor Day is still kicking. Thanks to organizations like the Arbor Day Foundation, awareness about this special day is even on the rise. Visit www.arborday.org to learn more about their work and how to get involved.
Nebraska even has an Arbor Day Farm.
Did you know there are over 260 acres of natural beauty reserved for outdoor exploration in Nebraska City, Nebraska? This historic landmark is filled with trees of course and much more. You can hike wooded trails, visit the tree house, and even join in fun activities.
Why is Arbor Day so important?
On average we lose 7 million acres of trees each year just to fires. These trees capture snow and rain replenishing rivers and streams with fresh water. These natural resources give more than 180 million Americans fresh drinking water each year. Without trees, we would be at a loss.
What can you do to help?
Join in the fight for our forests. Find a local celebration to plant trees and fight for our natural resources. If you don’t want to get your hands dirty, you can donate to a foundation, visit a ceremony, or even sponsor an Arbor Day event.
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