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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Flamenco dancers
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Birds of a feather
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National Hispanic Heritage Month
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Coral Reef Awareness Week
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Diwali
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Flock together for Cousins Day
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Point Reyes National Seashore
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Weaverbird nests at Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve
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The Rainbow Houses of Houten, Netherlands
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Ceiling of the Temple of Esna, Egypt
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Kings of the Kalahari
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World Theater Day
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Exploring the Pearl of the Atlantic
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Meandering through Patagonia
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