Arbor Day is celebrated across the country and it encourages tree planting and care. The annual celebration began in 1872 when J. Sterling Morton of Nebraska came up with the idea. National Arbor Day is celebrated each year on the last Friday in April.
But April is not a good time to plant trees in Alabama. So, we celebrate Arbor Week the last week in February. Cities and communities across the state will have a number of activities during that week.
Many cities have green space or beautifications groups that will give away free seedling trees during Arbor Week. Be on the look out for activities in your area.
If you are interested in planting some trees soon, check out these tips from Beau Broadbeck, an Extension specialist in urban and community forestry.