National Arbor Day 2008: Activities, History, and Tree Crafts to Celebrate the Holiday

Arbor Day is the last Friday of April making it land on April 25, 2008. Some U.S. States celebrate this tree-loving holiday on other days of the year.

Cotton Ball Tree

This Earth Day, celebrate the environmental holiday with this Cotton Ball Tree craft for kids. We have a whole range of kids activities to explore. read more

Pinecone Bird Feeder

Summer or winter, this natural pinecone bird feeder is a decorative and simple craft for kids. Make a few and hang them from your trees outside as homemade outdoor ornaments. read more

Birch Bark Canoe

Your kids can recycle nature and have fun doing it by making your own birch bark canoe that really floats. A great summer activity or fun camp craft. read more

Camping Crafts: Leaf Prints

Green Summer leaves can create wonderful chalk or paint art. Kids can use these natural patterns to make craft pictures or nature stationery. read more

The seasons are changing and leaves are falling. Celebrate this colorful time of year with your own painted masterpiece! All you need to put this fun project together are some leaves, construction paper and paint. read more

Chenille Cherry Tree

This Presidents Day, recreate Washington's famous cherry tree with this cute Chenille Kids Craft! Be sure to check out all of our holiday crafts and activities. read more

Family Tree Leaf Pins

Make a festive Thanksgiving decoration and a fun craft with these Family Tree Leaf Pins. read more

Salt Dough Leaf Magnets

Now that the kids are back in school, the need for hanging things on the fridge has returned. Why not make your own magnets for hanging that precious artwork and those A+ papers with? A fun project for any age! read more

Tree Branch Earring Tree

A little branch goes a long way with this Tree Branch Earring Tree craft that is great for Arbor Day, or for girls' sleepovers! read more

Tree of Thanks

This charming centerpiece will be the talk of your holiday dinner table. If you have a small gathering, use a smaller branch, if you need more room, make more than one! read more

Pinecone Wreath

Keep young crafters busy making a rustic pinecone wreath. This attractive decoration is good for the fall and winter seasons or for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. read more