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Apr 02, 2018
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ARBOR DAY: It's been said that in the time of Columbus, squirrels could travel from tree to tree without touching the ground, from the Atlantic to the Mississippi. Most of our ancient forests are long gone. Arbor Day offers an opportunity to plant new seedlings across the country and state. School children and adults participate in Arbor Day, which is dedicated to planting, celebrating and caring for trees, our largest living organisms. Missouri celebrates Arbor Day the first Friday in April, and National Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April. Learn more about Arbor Day and how you can help trees in this week's Discover Nature Note.