What, and when, is Arbor Day?

Arbor Day is America's National Tree Holiday, the day we set aside to plant ceremonial trees, educate children about the importance of trees, and honor the important role trees play in our daily lives. The first Arbor Day took place on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska. It was the brainchild of Julius Sterling Morton (1832-1902), a Nebraska journalist and politician. Today, National Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April. In Oregon, we celebrate Arbor Week the first full week in April. For more information on Arbor Day, visit the National Arbor Day Foundation website. There you will find a complete list of all state Arbor Day celebrations, a list of state trees (Oregon's is Douglas-fir) and a variety of other notable tree facts, figures, and advice. Call your city Parks Department and ask them what events in your community celebrate Arbor Day or Arbor Week. And by the way, plant a tree yourself! If you don't have any more room for trees in your yard, make arrangements to plant ...

Arbor Day is America's National Tree Holiday, the day we set aside to plant ceremonial trees, educate children about the importance of trees, and honor the important role trees play in our daily lives. The first Arbor Day took place on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska. It was the brainchild of Julius Sterling Morton (1832-1902), a Nebraska journalist and politician. Today, National Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April. In Kansas, we also celebrate Arbor Day on the last Friday in April. For more information on Arbor Day, visit the National Arbor Day Foundation website to find a complete list of all state Arbor Day celebrations, a list of state trees (Kansass is the cottonwood) and a variety of other notable tree facts, figures, and advice. Contact your City Parks or Forestry Department and ask them what events in your community celebrate Arbor Day.  more