Celebrate Wisconsin's Arbor Day the right way, by planting a tree in your landscape! On April 29th, make a purchase at Johnson's Nursery in Menomonee Falls, or Johsnon's Gardens in Cedarburg and receive a Red Oak seedling (about 6 inches tall).

Note: Tree is given with purchase from Johnson's Nursery or Johnson's Gardens. One tree per customer. Purchases must be made in store. Orders made by phone will not be accepted.

Interesting Facts About Trees

“The net cooling effect of a young, healthy tree is equivalent to ten room-size air conditioners operating 20 hours a day.”
—U.S. Department of Agriculture

“A mature tree can often have an appraised value of between $1,000 and $10,000.”
—Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers

“Landscaping, especially with trees, can increase property values as much as 20 percent.”
—Management Information Services/ICMA

“In laboratory research, visual exposure to settings with trees has produced significant recovery from stress within five minutes, as indicated by changes in blood pressure and muscle tension.”
—Dr. Roger S. Ulrich Texas A&M University

“One acre of forest absorbs six tons of carbon dioxide and puts out four tons of oxygen. This is enough to meet the annual needs of 18 people.”
—U.S. Department of Agriculture

About Arbor Day

Arbor Day (from the Latin arbor, meaning tree) is a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees. It originated in Nebraska City, Nebraska during 1872 by J. Sterling Morton. The first Arbor Day was held on April 10, 1872, and an estimated 1 million trees were planted that day.

Many countries now observe a similar holiday. Though usually observed in Spring, the date varies, depending on climate and suitable planting season.

For more information, go to www.arborday.org