Arbor Day Leaves A Complete Programme For Arbor Day Observance, Including Readings, Recitations, Music, and General Information

** "Arbor Day Leaves" by Nathaniel Hillyer Egleston is a handbook designed for those wanting to celebrate Arbor Day, probably written in the 1800s. The book acts as a guide for teachers and community organizers to put together Arbor Day events, emphasizing the importance of planting trees and what that means for the environment and people. It gives many readings, musical pieces, and speeches that would work in celebrations. The story shares the history of Arbor Day, including its creator, J. Sterling Morton, and explains why trees matter to people and the environment. Egleston stresses the real-world advantages of trees, like making the climate better, adding beauty, and giving resources. The manual has literary pieces from well-known writers such as Byrant and Lowell, which celebrate how beautiful and useful trees are. In addition, the book gives structured plans for school celebrations that help students connect with nature and grow a feeling of responsibility toward taking care of the environment while enjoying planting trees. **