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The last Friday in April is this tree-planting holiday that predates Earth Day by almost a century |
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2021-09-14 |
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This day created in the U.S. in 1872 is observed in Florida & Louisiana in January, but Maine & Alaska hold it in May |
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HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES |
2019-03-22 |
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Toward the end of every April, Nebraska speaks for the trees as the state observes this holiday |
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HOLIDAYS |
2016-05-06 |
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Varying with the local climate, the date of this tree-planting day ranges from November to May |
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HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES |
2012-05-01 |
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The foundation devoted to this holiday offers a program in which you can choose pines or spruces as gifts |
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HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES |
2010-07-05 |
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This holiday was established in 1872 because the State of Nebraska lacked a sufficient number of trees |
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2009-07-13 |
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The foundation honoring this holiday says, "We inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees" |
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ANNUAL EVENTS |
2008-09-11 |
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Although this tree-planting holiday originated in America, it is now celebrated in other countries |
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HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES |
2008-05-22 |
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The Oakdale (Minn.) Tree Board won the 2006 Lady Bird Johnson Award from this holiday's foundation |
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HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES |
2007-04-27 |
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This tree-planting day was created by Nebraska newspaper publisher J. Sterling Morton in 1872 |
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2004-02-12 |
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Although this tree-planting holiday originated in America, it is celebrated in Canada & other countries |
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HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES |
2002-02-15 |
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The Virginias celebrate this on the second Friday in April; many other states wait until the last Friday |
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HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES |
2000-10-09 |
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A foundation in Nebraska City, Nebraska oversees & coordinates the activities of this tree-planting holiday |
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HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES |
1999-11-24 |
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It's observed on March 7 in California, March 26 in Spain & April 22 in Nebraska |
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HOLIDAYS |
1998-12-03 |
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This holiday was first suggested by J. Sterling Morton, a future Secretary of Agriculture |
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HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES |
1997-05-19 |
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This annual day is usually observed in schools specifically to stress forest preservation |
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HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES |
1996-05-27 |
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This tree planting day was first celebrated on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska |
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HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES |
1995-12-15 |
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Californians celebrate it on Luther Burbank's birthday, Nebraskans on Julius Morton's birthday |
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STATE HOLIDAYS |
1989-06-19 |
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On 1st of these, held in Nebraska in 1872, over a million trees were planted |
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HOLIDAYS |
1987-02-11 |
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Charles Schulz says his favorite "Peanuts" TV special was for this spring observance |
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HOLIDAYS |
1986-09-19 |
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