Today, April 30th, marks National Arbor Day, a celebratory holiday focusing on investing in the future. The holiday’s purpose is to increase awareness of the importance of trees and encourage people to plant and care for them.
This year, people across the country participated in various Arbor Day events, including planting ceremonies and educational programs.
In Rochester, students and community members gathered at Silver Lake Park to celebrate the importance of trees. (Post-Bulletin) New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection, along with the College of New Jersey and Sustainable Jersey, launched Trees for Schools Grant in honor of Arbor Day. (NJ.gov)
Vincent High School in Milwaukee continued its tradition of commemorating Arbor Day by celebrating the benefits that trees provide to society. (FOX6 News Milwaukee) The World Economic Forum explains that trees are essential for mitigating global warming and promoting environmental sustainability. (The World Economic Forum)
In Worthington, students from St. Mary’s didn’t mind gloomy weather while planting a tree at Memorial Auditorium. (Worthington Globe) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) also encouraged people to celebrate Arbor Day in the state by planting trees and despite the global pandemic. (Wisconsin DNR)
As the world grapples with climate change, The Columbian suggests planting trees that are resilient to the rapidly changing climate. Trees are often long-term investments with the potential to outlast those who plant them. (The Columbian)
Finally, the City of Clovis invited the public for a tree planting ceremony to commemorate national Arbor Day. (News Channel 10) It is interesting to note that the world has a newspaper editor to thank for Arbor Day. (Bradford Era RTS Arbor Day)
In conclusion, National Arbor Day serves as an important reminder that we all have a role to play in protecting and preserving the planet for future generations.
