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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.

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.

Love getting into the spirit of different seasons but don't want to spend a bundle, Washington, D.C. is a great place to visit.

The most prominent British botanist of the 19th century, Joseph Dalton Hooker travelled to Sikkim, India and was responsible for the rhododendron craze in England.

The oak tree is synonymous with the ancient forests of Europe; the ancient oak lives an extremely long life and has probably stood witness to many events in history.

Costa Rica has one of the most diverse plant ecologies in the world; from cloud and rain forests to mangrove swamps, Costa Rica has a rich and varied plant life.