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Arbor Day in the US

From: Pat Maxwell
Series: April 2008 - Isla Earth Radio Series
Length: 01:32

The planting of trees on Arbor Day has become a cherished environmental tradition. Read the full description.

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Playing: Arbor Day in the US
From: Pat Maxwell

Default-piece-image-0 The planting of trees on Arbor Day has become a cherished environmental tradition. It all began in the barren plains of Nebraska, where early pioneers couldn't find enough trees to build their homes...

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The planting of trees on Arbor Day has become a cherished environmental tradition. It all began in the barren plains of Nebraska, where early pioneers couldn't find enough trees to build their homes...