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Alberta Forest Week is celebrated each year during the first full week in May.
Alberta Forest Week is May 1 to 7, 2022
Alberta has a long-standing tradition of Forest Week and Arbor Day celebrations. The spirit of Arbor Day instils the values of conservation and stewardship as well as the environmental benefits of our trees and forests. Alberta Forest Week is celebrated each year during the first full week in May.
As varying climates across the province favour tree planting at different times, Arbor Day dates vary, typically occurring during the first 2 weeks in May.
For more than 60 years, each year the Alberta government has delivered close to 70,000 tree seedlings to grade one students throughout the province during Alberta Forest Week. This long-standing program teaches the value of trees and their contribution to the Alberta way of life.
Fact sheet: Alberta's grade one seedling program: How to care for your new seedling (PDF, 505 KB)
Alberta Forest Week and Arbor Day are times to celebrate our connection to trees, woodlands and forests. Even a lone tree on a boulevard can be celebrated for its beauty and contribution to keeping our air clean and our cities green.
If you are visiting the forest, remember that most wildfires are caused by human activity. Always be aware of how your actions could affect the forest. Check Alberta Fire Bans to see if any restrictions are in place before you start a fire in Alberta’s forested areas.
Here are some ideas to celebrate with family and friends:
If you have a child age 16 to 18 interested in natural resource management or forestry, check out the Junior Forest Ranger program!
Forest Week is a great excuse to get outdoors and walk among trees and forests. Enjoy the environment that trees create, and get to know some of the local trees in your neighbourhood.
Here are some ideas that might inspire action in your learning environment:
Between The Stands – Forestry Education Kit (grades 4 to 6 and higher).
See the full listing of environmental education resources available for purchase.
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