Arbor Day Passage
What is Arbor Day?
A day dedicated to planting trees
What was J. Sterling Morton's job?
Morton was a newspaper publisher
What state did Arbor Day start?
Nebraska
Has a tree ever been to the moon?
Yes, The Apollo 14 mission in 1971 took seeds to the moon to see if they would grow differently there. To everyone’s surprise, the trees grew the same way as they do on Earth.
Are cherry blossom petals edible?
Yes, commonly found in Japan, the cherry blossom trees produce a petal that is often used in teas and desserts
Why was the first Arbor Day started?
The first Arbor Day was started because of one man’s love of trees
How did J. Sterling Morton use his job for Arbor Day?
He used the newspaper to teach others about nature
How many school children met at school in Arbor Day in Nebraska, originally?
Over 1,000 school children met at their schools
What is the tallest tree on Earth?
The tallest tree on Earth is the California redwood
What is the most common tree in the world?
Pine trees are the most common trees in the world
Who started Arbor Day?
J. Sterling Morton
Why did the prairie need more trees?
The prairie needed more trees to help break the winds and protect the settler’s crops
How many trees did each grade plant?
Each grade planted at least one tree
What state was the first known tree found?
New York
Within 100 Billion, how many trees are there in the Amazon Rain Forest?
400 billion! (If you said anywhere from 300 billion to 500 billion, I will count that as correct)
Why did J. Sterling Morton start Arbor Day?
He knew how important trees are to the planet
When was the first Arbor Day?
April 10, 1872
What did the students do after they planted thier trees?
Joined a parade
Within a 10,000 tree range, how many known tree species are there?
60,000 (If you said, anywhere between 50,000 & 70,000, I will count that as correct)
Within 1,000 acorns, how many acorns can a large oak tree can drop a year?
Up to 10,000 acorns! (If you said anywhere from 9,000 to 11,00, I will count that as correct)
What state did J. Sterling Martin live?
He and his wife lived in Nebraska on the plains
How many trees were planted on the first Arbor Day?
More than one million trees were planted on the first Arbor Day!
In the parade, what kind of banners did they carry?
Silk banners in honor of Arbor Day
What country has the most trees?
Brazil
What kind of trees do koalas eat?
Eucalyptus trees are koalas’ main source of food