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How to celebrate Arbor Day in Alabama 2025
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Friday, April 25th, 2025 is Arbor Day, a holiday where individuals or groups are encouraged to plant trees. Arbor Day creates environmental awareness and helps to support biodiversity and reduce the carbon footprint.
Looking for ways to plant a tree and help support issues related to climate change? Read on for a full list of events around Alabama.
What is Arbor Day?
Arbor Day was first celebrated in Nebraska on April 10, 1872, and was first proposed by J. Sterling Morton, a huge tree enthusiast who wholeheartedly supported biodiversity initiatives. On the first
What makes Arbor Day so special in Alabama is how early we celebrate it. Alabamians begin planting trees in February because of the ideal climate, rather than in April, where more harsh conditions may occur.
On the very first Arbor Day in Nebraska, an estimated 1 million trees were planted.
Foley
Come out for a brief ceremony, pick up your free tree, and do your part to replace our lost trees. The event will also be giving away three-gallon container trees, one per family.
- When: Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 1PM
- Where: 781 Farmers Market Ln, Foley, AL 36535
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Alabaster
You won’t want to miss the huge planting event in Alabaster. You can expect to see music, giveaways and food.
- When: Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 8AM
- Where: 200 Depot St, Alabaster, AL 35007
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Auburn
The Auburn Tree Commission will host its annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday and distribute 500 persimmon trees to plant, free of charge.
- When: Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 8AM
- Where: 300 N Dean Rd, Auburn, AL 36830
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Montevallo
The Montevallo Arbor and Beautification Board will hold its annual “Arbor Day 2025” celebration, featuring seedlings of Red Maple, River Birch, Redbud, Silky Dogwood, Persimmon, Nuttall oak, Baldcy Press, and American Elm.
- When: Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 9AM
- Where: 1120 Overland Rd, Montevallo, AL 35115
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Bay Minnette
Head to Bay Minnette this weekend for its annual tree giveaway of three-gallon pots.
- When: Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 8AM
- Where: 301 D’Olive St, Bay Minette, AL 36507
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Huntsville
The Huntsville Botanical Gardens is hosting an Arbor Day 5k Race and 3k Sapling Fun Run to highlight the importance of trees and their impact on the community.
- When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 8AM
- Where: 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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Hoover
Head to the Hoover Area Chamber for the official Arbor Day Proclamation by Mayor Frank Brocatto and a free storytime and crafts session for kids.
- When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 8AM
- Where: 3530 Lorna Rd, Hoover, AL 35216
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How will you be celebrating Arbor Day this year? Let us know by tagging us @thebamabuzz.
