Arbor+Day

=**Arbor Day**= What is Arbor Day? Arbor Day is the **last Friday in April ** each year. It all began in Nebraska in 1872. A special day was set aside for planting trees. This tree planting idea caught on and now we celebrate Arbor Day every year.

Ar·bor Day
 //noun// Fun Tree Facts - Science Kids
 * 1) a day dedicated annually to public tree-planting in the US, Australia, and other countries. It is usually observed in late April or early May.

[|Trees - Kidzone]

EEK! - Happy Arbor Day!

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Arbor Day - Holiday

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= Earth Day =

Just like a birthday is a special day to celebrate a person, Earth Day is a special day that celebrates the Earth. Earth Day was born on **April 22, 1970 **, in San Francisco, California. Every year, America and over 100 different countries join together in the celebration of Earth Day on **April 22 **nd .
 * What is Earth Day? **

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