Plant a Tree!

Arbor Day has been observed in the United States since 1872, when residents of Nebraska City, Nebraska, planted one million trees. But the benefits of planting a tree never get old: Trees can help cool your home and neighborhood, break cold winds to lower your heating costs, and provide food for wildlife. 

Properly placed trees can lower line clearance costs for utility companies, reduce tree mortality and result in healthier community forests. Check for underground utility lines before digging by calling 811 at least three days before your project (a free service will mark underground lines and pipes). When planting near utility lines, contact your electric cooperative with questions about planting distance from utility equipment and right-of-ways.

To learn more about which trees might work best in your yard, visit arborday.org.