Tennessee Arbor Day
The first Arbor Day was celebrated in Nebraska on April 10, 1872, whenJ. Sterling Morton, an agriculturalist, civic leader, and former newspaper editor, urged Nebraska residentsto “set aside one day to plant trees, both forest and fruit.” Arbor Day was so popular that more than 45 states and U.S. territories were celebrating by 1920, and all 50 states and many countries celebrate today. While National Arbor Day is the last Friday in April, many states celebrate Arbor Day at the best planting time of year for their region -Tennessee celebrates on March 7th.
Viewer Tip: The Arbor Day Foundationhas found thatchildren who spend time outdoors develop better learning skills and are more likely to take care of the environment as adults. This is the perfect opportunity to take your family outside and get planting! Visit www.arborday.org/ to find tree planting tips and more.
Fun Fact: Tennessee’s state tree, theyellow poplar (alson known as the tulip tree), was chosen in 1947 because it was used frequently by Tennessee pioneers to construct buildings.
Season: Spring
This information was provided by The Arbor Day Foundation. Learn more at www.arborday.org/
