tToday is Arbor Day. Always the last Friday in April, Arbor Day is a designated national holiday established to recognize and commemorate the significance of trees. There are many unique ways to celebrate the occasion. The most obvious is, of course, to go out and plant a tree. Other optimal suggestions include engaging kids with … Continue reading Rooted Memories of Three Tree Titans from Maryland’s Past
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Milford, Delaware’s Annual Bug & Bud Festival Returns This Saturday
Prepare to be “bugged” in a good way, that is, this Saturday, April 26, in Downtown Milford, Delaware. That’s when the Annual Bug & Bud Festival will get underway, marking its 22nd year as a seasonal mainstay. Credit: City of Milford Milford’s beloved Bug & Bud Festival is a spring/Arbor Day rite of passage, honoring … Continue reading Milford, Delaware’s Annual Bug & Bud Festival Returns This Saturday
The History Behind the United States National Arboretum
Last Sunday was National Gardening Day. Now with Earth Day upon us and Arbor Day only a week away, it has many folks thinking a bit more about plants, nature, trees, and conservation practices in general. That’s a good thing considering how all of the above are far more crucial to our everyday lives than … Continue reading The History Behind the United States National Arboretum
Exciting Earth Day Events Happening in Maryland This Weekend
Earth Day is coming up on April 22. A time of celebration, exploration, and sharing in an appreciation for nature and this remarkable planet we call home, the state of Maryland will be getting the festivities underway a little earlier this year, with various ongoing events slated for the weekend preceding the official date. From … Continue reading Exciting Earth Day Events Happening in Maryland This Weekend