Here are eight things you can do to celebrate this day!
1. Plant a tree. Make sure to pick the right type of tree for the right environment and correctly plant and care for it.
2. Organize an Arbor Day block party. Get your neighborhood excited about caring for the trees that line the streets in front of their homes.
3. Write a poem or a rap about trees. The spoken word can add another dimension to any Arbor Day event.
4. Clean up litter at a public park or downtown area. No matter if the litter is intentional or unintentional, big or small, it can have a serious impact on the environment for many years to come.
5. Host a “big tree” or “oldest tree” search within your community. After the contest, you can label the winners that are in public places.
6. Read a book about trees. Learn about the different types of trees that grow in your backyard and how toidentify them by their leaves, bark and seeds.
7. Go on a hike. Spend time with nature and appreciate the trees around you.
8. Volunteer with a local tree-planting or environmental group. You’ll meet new people and make a difference in your community.
