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Arbor Day Observances
The last Friday in April is National Arbor Day, as declared by President Nixon in 1970. All 50 states and many countries observe some form of Arbor Day.
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The Day of The Trees
Arbor Day is on April 27th this year. It is the celebrated on different dates throughout the United States.
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The History of Arbor Day
The tree-planting holiday of Arbor Day has its roots in the Midwest. The idea for a day dedicated to trees and tree planting began in Nebraska in 1872.
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Arbor Day - 2007
Arbor Day, observed in most of the U.S. A. on the last Friday of April, is the classic time to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. These articles offer celebratory ideas.
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Arbor Day Quotes
Recognize the day for celebrating trees and the natural world by posting a tree-friendly quotation on Facebook or Twitter this Arbor Day.
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National Tree or National Treasure?
The National Arbor Day Foundation is sponsoring an opinion poll on what tree Americans think should become the National Tree of the United States. Do we need a unifying symbol or should we celebrate our diversity?
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One Dollar Per Tree?
The Arbor Day Foundation has a great offer for you.
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RainForest Rescue
The Arbor Day Foundation is helping to sustain shade-grown coffee and because of this, they have a deal for you!
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Think Green on Earth Day
This Earth Day, focus on green living. Learn simple ways that you can reduce waste and help save the planet.
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Tree Activities for Arbor Day
Make leaf rubbings, plant a tree in the kitchen or make a tree sewing card. These are a few of the fun activities you can do with your kids on Arbor Day.
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Tree story contest winner!
In observance of Arbor Day, here are the results of the Tree Story Contest, announcing the winner!
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Create a School Arboretum Project
This project can be used with elementary students in classrooms or as a homeschool group project.It involves research, reading, outdoor walk, art, and writing.
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Early Environmental Curriculum
What is the difference between a naturalist, a conservationist, and a preservationist? Teaching children the difference can help them develop their own green lifestyles.
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Hug A Tree? Give Me A Break! It 's Arbor Day Again

Interesting Trees
Trees provide shade, wood, food, shelter, beauty, and protection. Every tree has a story. Here are three unique trees with their stories.
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IT'S ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Fruit gardeners are generous people. They have the interests of the community at heart. Many people can benefit from all this generosity.
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Martha is Coming to Maine!
Martha Stewart plants 3,000 in the State of Maine with a group of very good friends.
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New Santa Fe Trail
The New Santa Fe trail runs from the very north end of Colorado Springs to south of downtown. It is a remarkable trail - wide and flat with lots of traffic. Last weekend, we helped plant more shade for this trail.
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Tu B'Shevat Getting Fruity
TuB'Shevat is the celebration of the New Year of the Tree through the exploration of taste and pleasure at the dinner table with four glasses of wine and ample bowls of fruit to share with numerous dinner guests. Included in this discussion of fruits, consider which fits you. links are included for haggadah and seder information.
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Tu B'Shvat - Festival of Trees
Celebrate Tu B'Shvat (Tu Bishvat) - Jewish Arbor Day / Festival of Trees / New Year of Trees, by planning for, or planting, a new tree in your home landscape.
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Updated Plant Hardiness Zones
The National Arbor Day Foundation has updated the plant hardiness zone map. Find out what impact the planting zone changes will have.
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Trees: The Gift of Love
Suggests an interesting way for gardeners and others to give gifts that keep giving and also aid the environment.
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A Home Energy Efficiency Checklist
With electricity and gas bills skyrocketing, it's more important than ever to make energy usage adjustments to the home and its appliances. Take control of utility bills.
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Art Curriculum for Any Holiday
Extend curriculum with fun tissue paper crafts that can be used in classrooms, homeschools, Scouts, and Sunday schools to commemorate thematic units or holidays.
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Free April and Spring Themed Lesson Plan Ideas
April is full of important spring events such as National Poetry Month, Arbor Day, and John James Audubon's birthday. Enjoy these creative writing prompts and ideas.
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HEIRLOOM APPLES
There's growing interest in heirloom apples. These antique fruits are bursting with flavor.
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Japanese Garden Trees - the Maple
Landscape architecture and garden design would not be the same without Acer palmatum - the favorite tree of many serious plant collectors.
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Trees and Love: Sources
Selecting a tree for celebration or remembrance can be as simple as a visit to a local garden center. Or you may want to donate to a nature or garden charity.
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Trees: The Gift of Love - II
Arbor Day, observed in the U. S. on the last Friday of April, is a traditional time to plant trees. Trees in the home landscape provide physical structure and memories.
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Tu B'Shevat Planting a Garden
Over on the EastSide there once was a Paradise in which two trees were planted. TuB'Shevat offers a symposium of philosophical thoughts of man's responsibility to fellow man and nature. Was it an apple? orange? pomegrante, or possibly a persimmon? Winter is a time for airing the soil and planning new beginnings.
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Tu B'Shevat for a Green and Healthy World
Tu B'Shevat is celebrated on the 15th of Shevat. The School of Hillel and Shammai disagreed regarding the day.Tu B'Shevat celebrates the Year of the Tree after the rains have finished and the new growth of trees begin. It is a celebration of life, and fruit of spirituality and earth. Tu B'Shevat is celebrated around the world in many creative ways, incorporating environmental and spiritual awareness as well as having its own feast and haggadah. Included are links for Tu B'Shevat projects and haggadah. This is the introduction of a four-part series.
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TuB'Shevat Growth
Man is like a tree. Consider the forces of nature adn the unnatural forces of man upon a tree. Afterr eighty years, sudden unmerciful amputation of limbs. For what? Harboring birds? Creating beauty, providing shade? We fall under the pressures of an injust world, but need to learn from the trees how to fight for new life.
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Earth Day: Global Releaf
Earth Day: Global Releaf. How trees can conserve energy in your home.
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Trees we have known
Take a closer look at the spiritual nature of individual trees and meet several from the author's life. Join the Tree Story Contest in honor of Arbor Day.
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Christmas Tree Options part 1
Do you have any other option for your tree other than a corner lot? You bet. It just depends on where you live.
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Exploring Autumn Leaves with Preschoolers
Whether in a forest or under the backyard apple tree, playing in the leaves allows young kids to build their creativity, learn about trees and appreciate the environment.
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Green Gifts for Someone Who Has It All
In the material world that we live in some people have it all. This person is usually the hardest one on the list to buy for. Here is a list of alternatives to the norm.
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Trees, Trees, Trees
Some information about tree planting and a program that may get you a free tree.
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Capitol Visitor Center Spotlights Unsung Heroes
The Capitol Visitor Center in Washington D.C. will be displaying statues of Ephraim McDowell and 23 other Americans most Capitol Hill visitors won't even recognize.
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Celebrating Grandparents Day
Grandmothers make the best homemade meals. Grandfathers are ready to play at the drop of a hat. Here are some great ways to make them feel special on Grandparents Day.
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Cooking with American Black Walnuts
From cakes and candies to chicken and seafood, the American black walnut is a rare and flavorful addition to many recipes.
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Eco-Friendly Brides: Favors
Leaving guests with wedding favors that are environmentally friendly is a win-win situation.
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Eco-Friendly Wedding Favors
Some couples are turning to environmentally-friendly gifts that show their wedding guests their care and concern for the planet.
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Hot Wedding Favors for 2009
2009 offers unique, fun, and creative favor ideas for brides and grooms to say thank you to their wedding guests.
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How to Find Free Holiday Coloring Pages for Kids
There's no need to buy a coloring book when there's lots of free printable coloring pages for Christmas, Hanukkah and Thanksgiving available on the web.
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Ice Cream Celebrations
To celebrate Earth Day, Ben & Jerry's offers Free Cone Day on April 29. Baskin Robbins 31 Cent Scoop Night will be on April 30
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Measuring Big Trees
This article can help children gain an appreciation of the trees around them, by showing them some methods for measuring the girth, height and crown of trees.
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Teaching Kids to Protect the Earth
CCD classroom activities can teach children how to care for the earth that God gave them.
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April Romance Guide
ways to have an April filled with romance!
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Earth Day Begins at Home
Earth Day is a time to reevaluate our commitment to real social change and to realize that environmental health begins at home. Direct experience of nature is an important key to that goal.
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