Arbor Day is that time each year when we celebrate the importance of trees in our lives. Trees convert carbon dioxide into oxygen, even as they provide valuable shade for buildings and people. They provide food and shelter for wildlife, timber and paper products for us.
Nationally and in many states around the country, Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April. Some states celebrate on other days and a few even set aside an entire week. Below is a listing of the specific Arbor Day celebrations.
Schools and municipalities across America sponsor tree planting events around Arbor Day. This year why not take time to plant a tree on Arbor Day.
| State | Arbor Day | State | Arbor Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Third Monday In March | Montana | Last Friday in April |
| Alaska | Third Monday in May | Nebraska | Last Friday in April |
| Arizona | Last Friday in April | Nevada | Last Friday in April |
| Arkansas | Third Monday in March | New Hampshire | Last Friday in April |
| California | March 7-14 | New Jersey | Last Friday in April |
| Colorado | Third Friday in April | New Mexico | Second Friday in March |
| Connecticut | Last Friday in April | New York | Last Friday in April |
| Delaware | Last Friday in April | North Carolina | First Friday following March 15 |
| Florida | Third Friday in January | North Dakota | First Friday in May |
| Georgia | Third Friday in February | Ohio | Last Friday in April |
| Hawaii | First Friday in November | Oklahoma | Last Full Week of March |
| Idaho | Last Friday in April | Oregon | First Full Week of April |
| Illinois | Last Friday in April | Pennsylvania | Last Friday in April |
| Indiana | Last Friday in April | Rhode Island | Last Friday in April |
| Iowa | Last Friday in April | South Carolina | First Friday in December |
| Kansas | Last Friday in April | South Dakota | Last Friday in April |
| Kentucky | Last Friday in April | Tennessee | First Friday in March |
| Louisiana | Third Friday in January | Texas | First Friday in November |
| Maine | Third Full Week in May | Utah | Last Friday in April |
| Maryland | First Wednesday in April | Vermont | First Friday in May |
| Massachusetts | Last Friday in April | Virginia | Last Friday in April |
| Michigan | Last Friday in April | Washington | Second Wednesday in April |
| Minnesota | Last Friday in April | West Virginia | Second Friday in April |
| Mississippi | Second Friday in February | Wisconsin | Last Friday in April |
| Missouri | Last Friday in April | Wyoming | Last Monday in April |