A popular Arbor Day tradition is to plant trees, but that isn’t the only way you can show love for Mother Nature. 

This year, try these nature inspired activities:

• Clean up a park
• Visit a botanical garden or arboretum
• Plant and grow a backyard patio, or container garden
• Start a kitchen herb garden
• Create your own terrarium
• Find ways to make your garden more water-wise. Consider using rainwater to water plants or planting drought resistant varieties
• Take a nature walk or hike
• Become a member of your favorite conservation or wildlife organization
• Read a book about trees, an learn to identify trees in your yard and neighborhood
• Attend a class on tree and plant care
• Plant trees, shrubs that are native to your area. Doing so restores the natural habitat and provides homes and food for local birds and wildlife