Who knew Johnny Carson’s hometown had such a cool, creative streak? I arrived in Norfolk, Nebraska, expecting a quiet small town, and left wondering why more people aren’t talking about this place.

Shutterstock The First Arbor Day Nebraska in the 1800s had few trees. Open prairies stretched for miles, creating harsh ...

In 1885, Arbor Day was named a legal holiday in Nebraska and was to be observed on April 22—Morton’s birthday. Today, we celebrate national Arbor Day on the last Friday in April. The first official ...

While Arbor Day was on Friday, that didn’t stop those who celebrate it the most from carrying the cause into the weekend.

Celebration of Arbor Day is a time-honored tradition in Nebraska, which dates to 1872, when over one million trees were planted. It became a state holiday in the state in 1885.

Lincoln, NE — Governor Jim Pillen joined local children in planting a tree outside the Nebraska State Capitol to celebrate Arbor Day, a holiday deeply rooted in Nebraska's history. The tradition began ...

The holiday encourages people to honor nature and the environment by taking the time to plant a tree. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, the act of planting a tree represents the belief that it ...

When did Arbor Day begin? The holiday dates back to the 1800s, when journalist Julius Sterling Morton moved to Nebraska City, Nebraska with his wife. They moved there in 1854 and bought 160 acres ...

Nebraska City is gearing up for its annual Arbor Day Celebration starting today (Friday, April 25), with events continuing throughout the weekend. Originally proposed by Nebraska City resident J.

Arbor Day is recognized the last Friday in April in Ohio and celebrates tree planting. This year, the holiday falls just three days after Earth Day, which is celebrated each April 22.