Arbor Day Events and Activities on Long Island 2013
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While not quite as glamorous as Earth Day, (see our Earth Day guide as well), the much older holiday Arbor Day, officially arrives this year on April 26th, with tree-friendly events spanning the last two weekends in April. While Earth Day focuses on the health of our entire planet, Arbor Day highlights trees themselves. It is a day to honor, care for, and appreciate the trees in our lives. This year there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and learn about trees while having a whole lot of fun. You can participate in a tree scavenger hunt at Sands Point, protect trees by pulling the invasive garlic mustard plant from Garvies Point, and celebrate trees during the Tree Celebration at Old Westbury Gardens and the Arbor Day Festival at Planting Fields. We've also provided a number of great arboretums where you can see and learn about some of Long Island's oldest, largest and most beautiful trees all year long.