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Keep It Green Around
Arbor Day & Earth Day are celebrated in April. Here are some fun facts about both holidays.
Earth Day originated in the US but became recognized worldwide by 1990
It is estimated more than one million trees were planted at the first Arbor Day
Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day while he was working as a US senator
Roadside trees reduce nearby indoor air pollution by more than 50%
One large tree can provide a day’s supply of oxygen for up to four people
Statistics provided by: softschools.com; National Arbor Day Foundation; Dosomething.org
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Outlook April 2016
First Arbor Day was on April 10, 1872 by J. Sterling Morton
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