Arbor Day Lesson
by elcivics.com
Arbor Day is on the last Friday in April. In 2009, it is on April 24. On Arbor Day, people plant trees, recycle newspapers, donate money to environmental groups, hike, sign petitions, and teach others about the importance of trees and forests. Arbor Day was started by J. Sterling Morton in 1872 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. It has increased in popularity and now many cities celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting ceremonies and other activities. School children read books about trees, complete holiday art projects, and go on field trips. (3 pages)
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Arbor Day on Calendar
- In the United States, it is on the last Friday in April.
- In 2009, it is on April 24.
- Arbor Day is celebrated on other days in other countries. In Japan it is called Greenery Day.
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Arbor Day Activities
- On Arbor Day, people plant trees, donate money to organizations that preserve forests, sign petitions, recycle newspapers, and educate others about the importance of trees.
- Many people take a hike in the forest or walk through a park.
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