The Importance of Oaks: Why You Should Plant One This Arbor Day.
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In 1872, J. Sterling Morton wanted a special day. It was for planting trees in Nebraska, his home. People liked the idea very much, and it started to grow quickly.
The first Arbor Day was on April 10 of that year. People planted around one million trees in Nebraska on that day. Two years later, the governor made April 10 Arbor Day for the state.
Soon, other states picked their own days for Arbor Day. They chose days good for planting trees in their area. In 1970, President Nixon said the last Friday in April was National Arbor Day.
Doug Tallamy says oak trees are the best to plant. They help support the food web very well. Plants make food from sunlight, and oaks share the most energy.
Oak trees are good because they grew with local bugs. The bugs know they can eat them. There are many types of oak trees, even small ones, so pick the right one for your yard.
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What did J. Sterling Morton want in 1872?
He wanted a special day for planting trees in Nebraska.
When was the first Arbor Day celebrated?
The first Arbor Day was on April 10, 1872.
Why are oak trees good to plant?
Oak trees are good because they support the food web and share a lot of energy.
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