Arbor Day
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Arbor Day
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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The organization also is collaborating with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant 12,00 trees in the 16 host cities.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 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
It may be Arbor Day, but it's generally a tough time to be a tree lover.
From Salon • May 3, 2022
Sarah Stockstill was working as a teacher when a bunch of trees were brought in to celebrate Arbor Day.
From Washington Post • Nov. 19, 2021
Arbor Day and Bird Day in our schools help call to mind the claims Nature has upon us.
From Conservation Reader by Fairbanks, Harold W. (Harold Wellman)
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