Arbor Day 2024 News Today. A popular arbor day tradition is to plant a tree in honor or memory of a loved one. Arbor day is a secular holiday dedicated to celebrating trees and promoting tree planting with a primary goal to raise awareness about the importance of trees for the environment, wildlife, and.
Today, what’s often called the “tree planter’s holiday,” is celebrated in all 50 states and around the world. The date varies in some states and countries.