Arbor Day is an annual observance dedicated to the planting and conservation of trees. National Arbor Day is observed on the last Friday in April. However, because the ideal time to plant trees varies with the climate, Tennessee celebrates Arbor Day on the first Friday of March. This day calls for educators, civic societies and government officials to create "a better understanding of nature and the importance of protecting wildlife, planting and cultivating flowers, and setting and protecting trees."
Did you know that LIving near trees makes people live longer and fee happier? It's true!
The Memphis Botanic Garden celebrated Tennessee Arbor Day with a tree planting by Memphis City School students and BRIDGES Ordinary 2 Extraordinary today at the site of My Big Backyard children's garden, a new project at Memphis Botanic Garden, scheduled to open late summer, 2009.
If you'd like to do some tree planting of your own, but need help, there's good news! A volunteer group has been organized and trained through the University of Tennessee Extension Service to educate residents of Shelby County about trees and tree care. The U.T Master Urban Forester volunteers have completed at least 20 hours of classroom training in tree biology, soils, wildlife and construction issues related to trees. Volunteers also learned how to select the best tree for a site and proper planting methods for trees. Master Urban Foresters are committed to providing citizens accurate and up to date information about trees in our community. These volunteers are available to work with school classes, garden clubs and other interested groups. For more information email tokarencf1@bellsouth.net.
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