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Arbor Day
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Arbor Day 
 The history of Arbor Day and a quick list of each state's Arbor Day celebration date and state tree, with links to photographs of some of the trees. Arbor Day dates vary from state to state, depending on climate. Most are in March or April, but a few are in other months. From TreeHelp.com. http://www.arbor-day.net/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Mar 28, 2007 Celebrate Arbor Day
This site features Arbor Day history and news, planting tips, and information about Idaho forests and trees. Includes activities for Idaho's Arbor Day, the last Friday in April. From the Idaho Forest Products Commission. http://www.idahoforests.org/arborday.htm Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Holidays and Observances Individually, Plants Last updated Mar 29, 2006 The Heirloom Garden
This article discusses the use of heirloom flowers and plants in home gardens. It provides a general overview of heirloom ornamentals and a list of specific plants for thematic heirloom gardens. Sidebar includes instructions for a child's arbor and a fence. Note: This is a reprint of an article from a 1991 issue of Mother Earth News, so the list of seed sources may be out-of-date. http://www.motherearthnews.com/Organic-Gardening/1991-12-01/The-Heirloom-Garden.aspx Topics: Gardening, Holidays and Observances Individually, Plants Last updated Apr 5, 2007 National Arbor Day Foundation
Explains what Arbor Day is, its history, and what the foundation is doing to protect and preserve trees. Also has ideas for celebrating Arbor Day, tips on tree care, and suggestions for children's activities. http://www.arborday.org/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Plants Last updated Mar 25, 2003 Today in History: The First Arbor Day
The history of Arbor Day with vintage posters and related links. According to this site, "Nebraskans planted more than a million trees on April 10, 1872, in celebration of the first Arbor Day." From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/apr10.html Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Mar 26, 2003 |
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