A group of children in Cedarburg gathers to plant a tree as part of an Arbor Day observance. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR

By Art Kabelowsky, DNR Forest Health Outreach and Communications
Arthur.Kabelowsky@wisconsin.gov or 608-335-0167

It takes more than one celebration to pay tribute to Wisconsin’s 17 million acres of rich, diverse forestland.

So, the state has come up with multiple ways to acknowledge the value of trees to Wisconsin’s ecology, economy, health and way of life. Three of the biggest ones are taking place in April:

• Earth Day will be observed on Wednesday, April 22.
• Arbor Day is set for Friday, April 24.
• Forest Appreciation Week runs April 20-24 statewide, covering both of those dates.

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