Americans Celebrate Arbor Day by Planting Trees
美國人通過植樹來慶祝植樹節
Arbor Day is a special holiday in the United States dedicated to the planting, care, and appreciation of trees.
植樹節是美國一個特殊的節日，致力於樹木的種植、照料與欣賞。
Unlike many holidays that focus on the past, Arbor Day is "forward-looking," focusing on the long-term environmental benefits for future generations.
與許多專注於過去的節日不同，植樹節具有「前瞻性」，專注於為未來世代帶來長期的環境益處。
It was founded by J.
該節日由J.
Sterling Morton in 1872 in Nebraska.
Sterling Morton於1872年在內布拉斯加州創立。
During the first event, people planted an estimated one million trees.
在第一次活動中，人們估計種植了一百萬棵樹。
Today, the holiday is officially celebrated on the last Friday in April, though dates can vary by region to ensure the best planting conditions for saplings.
如今，該節日正式定於四月的最後一個星期五慶祝，但日期會因地區而異，以確保樹苗有最佳的種植條件。
Trees are essential to our survival as they capture carbon dioxide, produce oxygen, prevent soil erosion, and provide habitats for wildlife.
樹木對我們的生存至關重要，因為它們能捕捉二氧化碳、產生氧氣、防止土壤侵蝕，並為野生動物提供棲息地。
Beyond the environment, the day promotes community participation through tree-planting workshops and school programs.
除了環境方面，植樹節還透過植樹工作坊和學校計畫促進社區參與。
As Morton famously said, "Other holidays repose upon the past; Arbor Day proposes for the future."
如Morton所言：「其他節日依賴於過去；而植樹節則是為未來提出願景。」
By planting a tree today, we are making an investment in a greener and more sustainable world for tomorrow.
藉由今天種下一棵樹，我們正在為明天建構一個更加環保且永續的世界。
