“Celebrate” Arbor Day
 
by Astrid Sieger
Since it was first proclaimed as a national holiday in 1970 by President Richard Nixon National Arbor Day, celebrated the last Friday in April, has become a day for replenishing the earth with trees, bushes and shrubs. The day was inspired by Julius Sterling Morton a Nebraska senator and later national Secretary of Agriculture who in 1885 proposed that a special day be set aside dedicated to tree planting and increasing awareness of the importance of trees.Â
Arbor Day is an excellent opportunity to take stock of the trees on your property and plan for the future. Inspect your trees. Note any broken branches or evidence of disease or insect infestation. Think about how planting new trees might improve the look of your property or provide wind or heat protection. Take a trip to your local nursery to see what’s available and to get new ideas. Walk around your neighborhood.
And don’t forget to plant a tree!