Its the Week to Think Trees
MArch 10, 2009
In the state of California, this week has officailly been designated "Arbor Week". Nationally, "Arbor Day is the last Friday of April. However, states have been allowed to change the time to celebrate trees to a date that reflects an appropriate planting time based on the regional climate.
This year Califronia has selected the week of March 7 to 14 as "Arbor Week."
The first Arbor Day took place on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska. Julius Sterling Morton, a Nebraska journalist and politician had a long history of involvement in agriculture. He served as President Grover Cleveland's Secretary of Agriculture. His proposal was to set aside a special day dedicated to tree planting and to increasing awareness of the importance of trees. According to historical records, more than 1 million trees were planted that first "Arbor Day".
The idea spread to other states and now all 50 states celebrate their own Arbor Days. Other countries have also embrace tree days. Japan has "Greening Week". Israel has "The New Year's Day of Trees". Korea has "The Tree-loving Week". Iceland has "the Students' Afforestation Day and India has "The National Festival of Tree Planting">
For the homeowner, this "Arbor Week" is an excellent time to check out the trees on your property for broken branches or evidence of disease. Think about planting a new tree and how it might add to the ambiance of your property. Ask your city if they have a tree planting program. I know Redlands does and I know you can purchase a tree and have in planted as a memorial to someone. I was intrigued when I visited Switzerland that they had a program where individuals or groups could donate a tree to be planted on the hillsides and mountainsides as they wanted to beautify the scenery. What a great idea !
In the state of California, this week has officailly been designated "Arbor Week". Nationally, "Arbor Day is the last Friday of April. However, states have been allowed to change the time to celebrate trees to a date that reflects an appropriate planting time based on the regional climate.
This year Califronia has selected the week of March 7 to 14 as "Arbor Week."
The first Arbor Day took place on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska. Julius Sterling Morton, a Nebraska journalist and politician had a long history of involvement in agriculture. He served as President Grover Cleveland's Secretary of Agriculture. His proposal was to set aside a special day dedicated to tree planting and to increasing awareness of the importance of trees. According to historical records, more than 1 million trees were planted that first "Arbor Day".
The idea spread to other states and now all 50 states celebrate their own Arbor Days. Other countries have also embrace tree days. Japan has "Greening Week". Israel has "The New Year's Day of Trees". Korea has "The Tree-loving Week". Iceland has "the Students' Afforestation Day and India has "The National Festival of Tree Planting">
For the homeowner, this "Arbor Week" is an excellent time to check out the trees on your property for broken branches or evidence of disease. Think about planting a new tree and how it might add to the ambiance of your property. Ask your city if they have a tree planting program. I know Redlands does and I know you can purchase a tree and have in planted as a memorial to someone. I was intrigued when I visited Switzerland that they had a program where individuals or groups could donate a tree to be planted on the hillsides and mountainsides as they wanted to beautify the scenery. What a great idea !
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