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It originated in Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States during 1872 by J. Sterling Morton. The first Arbor Day was held on April 10, 1872

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When you celebrate Arbor Day?

Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April.


When do you celebrate Arbor Day?

Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April.


What do people commemorate during Arbor Day?

Arbor Day is traditionally celebrated on the last Friday in April. On this special day people are concerned with the planting and care of trees. Arbor Day is celebrated throughout the United States.


Why is Arbor Day celebrated?

Arbor Day is the day where people plant trees for one another to live.


Is Arbor day is celebrated by planting corn?

no, it's celebrated by planting trees


When is arbor day in Mississippi?

It is celebrated the second Friday in February.


Is Arbor Day celebrated on the same day of the year?

No, it can vary from year to year.


Where did Arbor day originate?

According to a Smithsonian Garden blogpost, titled "Celebrating Trees; Inspiring Arbor Day Stories", the first documented Arbor Day was organized in 1594 by the Spanish mayor in the village of MondoΓ±edo. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, the first Arbor Day in the US was held in Nebraska on April 10, 1872. This event happened after, J. Sterling Morton proposed a tree planting holiday at a meeting of the State Board of Agriculture. Arbor Day was officially named a state holiday in Nebraska in 1885, and was a celebrated day in most states by 1920. Sources: Arbor Day Foundation and Smithsonian Garden This question was answered by a librarian in training :)


What day month and year was arbor day invented?

The first Arbor Day was held on April 10, 1872.


How is Easter celebrated in Korea?

Easter is almost like Arbor Day which is on April 5


What is Arbor Day in the US?

Arbor Day is a day in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees. The festival originated in the US, but is also celebrated in several other countries. In Commonwealth countries it is sometimes spelled Arbour Day. In Japan, a similarly themed Greenery Day is celebrated.


Is arbor day celebrated the same time all around the world?

No - see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbor_Day