Arbor Day

On January 7, 1872, Sterling Morton proposed a day that  would encourage all Nebraskans to plant trees in their community. The agriculture board agreed, and after some back-and-forth about the title Arbor Day was born.

For more information about Arbor Day visit:

https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/the-history-of-arbor-day

https://www.arborday.org