2009 Arbor Month
My Favorite Tree Is …
Trees can be a safe haven, or a friend.
What is your favorite tree?
- Share a photo or drawing of your favorite tree
- Share a story of your favorite tree
- View favorite trees from people across Minnesota
Learn about your favorite tree:
- What species is it?
- How big is it?
- How do I plant trees?
- What is the difference between a tree and a shrub?
- What biome does it live in?
Resources
- Get a free 2009 Arbor Month poster
- View the 2009 Arbor Month proclamation
- How to plant a tree-bookmark (848kb
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Activities for Arbor Month celebrations.
Teachers:
Bring Arbor Month activities into your classroom.
- Download Teachers' Guide to Arbor Month
- Download All about Minnesota's Forests and Trees, A Primer
- Order the 2009 Arbor Month poster
- Attend a Project Learning Tree workshop
- Start a School Forest
- Learn about Minnesota's native trees
Families:
- Celebrate trees, they're great!
- Tree care for your yard
- I.D. your trees
- Select the right tree for you
- Tap into tree expertise at MNTrees.org
- Purchase a tree or plant from a local nursery Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association
- Consult a certified arborist for tree pruning and maintenance Minnesota Society for Arboriculture
- Seasonal care to trees and shrubs
