Arbor Day date is April 27 2012

Arbor Day date is April 27 2012 National Arbor Day is officially on April 27 2012, the last Sunday in April, as set by The Arbor Day Foundation. This spring holiday of tree-planting is popping up in social media trends as the occasion gets ever-closer. Arbor Day is under the umbrella of the Arbor Day Foundation, and is celebrated in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Confusingly, the actual dates that Arbor Day is celebrated may change from state to state. That's because, if trees are to be planted, they'd better be planted at an appropriate season. In the case of the south, that may mean January or February; in the case of the north, it could be as late as May. The Arbor Day Foundation publishes a full list on its website. The most fitting way to celebrate Arbor Day is to plant a tree this April 27. However, you can celebrate the occasion in any number of ways, just so long as it involves enjoying trees. Ideas include going camping or hiking, dedicating a tree to a loved one, or checking out trees in your nearest national park—this is, after all, also National Park Week. However, it is not necessary to hug trees on Arbor Day; that, as it turns out, had its own day on April 19. (Story continues below.) National Arbor Day started in 1872 in Nebraska. Pioneers brought over trees for their beauty but also to stop erosion. While Arbor Day is a state holiday in Nebraska, in other states it's not an official holiday, just an official observance. Today, Arbor Day serves as a reminder of how important it is to conserve and care for trees. Linda Gentile is the National Seasonal Trends Examiner. She covers the circle of the year from the standpoint of its holidays, seasons and “times,” including Arbor Day. To get the latest updates, subscribe to this column here, or view it in your feed reader. Scroll down for more articles and to comment. Arbor Day is April 27 2012 Arbor Day is April 27 2012 Photo credit: Linda Gentile Arbor Day Foundation video about replanting national forests after years of devastating wildfires. April 27, 2012, is Arbor Day. Video: Arbor Day: Replanting our national forests Related topics: Arbor Day Arbor Day 2012 april holidays Suggested by the author: What is Arbor Day about? Arbor Day Foundation facts and history America the Beautiful pass: Free national park admission with interagency pass National Park Week 2012: Free national park admission in National Park Week National Junior Ranger Day is April 28: National park activities for kids St. George's Day is April 23, but England's patron saint never came to England Click here to find out more! http://www.examiner.com/article/when-is-arbor-day-2012-arbor-day-date-is-april-27-2012 Linda Gentile, Seasonal Trends Examiner Seasons and special days make the year go round and give us bright points to look forward to. Whether they're long seasons like summer, man-made like tax season, or single days like Earth Day, annual celebrations all have their own social buzz, foods, events and traditions. For a look at what's... Subscribe RSS Feed Become an Examiner Comments To Top of Blog: