Today is National Arbor Day. This special day encourages the care and planting of trees. A man by the name of J. Sterling Morton began the effort that led to Arbor Day in the 1850’s. Over the years his work and dedication led to the first national observance of Arbor Day in 1872. It is now celebrated nationally on the last Friday in April.
To learn more about the enthusiasm and community support of Mr. Morton’s ideas click here.
Suggestions on how to celebrate Arbor Day can be found here. It is important to note that state celebrations can differ from the national date. State Arbor Day celebrations are often observed to coincide with appropriate local planting times for trees.
Further information can be found on the Arbor Day Foundation website.
Information on tree selection, care and planting can be found on the UC ANR California Gardening – advice to grow by website.