Arbor Day is Friday, April 25th, and there are many fun ways to get kids involved in this special day which celebrates the importance of trees:
- Plant a tree with your family
- Read a book about trees, and then try to identify the trees in your yard or neighborhood
- Count the rings on a tree stump
- Visit a local park or take a nature hike
- Learn about the history of Arbor Day by going to your local library
- Make leaf prints by collecting leaves and then painting them with tempera paint
- Create a dish using spices and other foods that are produced by trees. For example, the spice nutmeg is derived from the nutmeg tree
- Write a letter to community tree planters thanking them for their dedication and hard work
- Incorporate Arbor Day into a physical activity. Try the Tree yoga posture.
Make a commitment to stewardship this Arbor Day, as you teach children how to respect and nurture the importance of trees in their lives.
