Arbor Day
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Arbor Day
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation, a nonprofit focused on inspiring people to plant trees, hailed the project.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
The solutions to these problems are more important than ever, Dan Lambe, CEO of the Arbor Day Foundation, said Wednesday.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 16, 2022
“Early on, to be honest, we saw a pretty narrow path,” Lindstrom said in a recent interview after marching in front of Herbster and Pillen at Nebraska City’s annual Arbor Day parade.
From Washington Post ● May 10, 2022
It may be Arbor Day, but it's generally a tough time to be a tree lover.
From Salon ● May 3, 2022
March along with heads so high While our tree is standing nigh; Step away, light and gay, On this Arbor Day.
From Ohio Arbor Day 1913: Arbor and Bird Day Manual Issued for the Benefit of the Schools of our State by Grace R. Clifton
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