The first Arbor Day in the US was held in 1872. Since then, the event has really taken root. On the last Friday of April, people across the country mark the occasion by planting trees, often dedicating them to a loved one. It"s also a great day to celebrate trees themselves. As well as providing homes for countless species of animals, trees absorb carbon dioxide and clean the air we breathe. They also help to keep cities cooler and can even play a role in preventing floods.
Arbor Day
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Happy Arbor Day!
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European Day of Parks
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Salzburg, Austria
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A truly American monument
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Heron lies the Salton Sea
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A long, erratic commute
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Surfer s paradise
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Staring down winter
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Dalmatian pelicans, Lake Kerkini, Greece
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Málaga, Spain
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Plate ice along Lake Superior, Grand Marais, Minnesota
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Turning darkness into light
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Birds of a feather flocking together
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Evidence of human habitation
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Giving Tuesday
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Unbearable cuteness
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