Today, sa celebrates arbor week from 1 to 7 september every year. A brief history of arbor day south african national. National arbor week is the perfect opportunity for us to plant trees for a sustainable environment. Arbor day many years ago, has been mulling over the idea of introducing the international concept of.
The department of agriculture, forestry and fisheries daff, as the custodian of forestry in south africa, is responsible for the campaign. The arbor day foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit conservation and education organization. People from all aspects of the community are urged to get involved and thousands are educated and made aware of the benefits of the many different aspects of forestry. Theres not a lot of activity around earth day in south africa, but that doesnt mean you cant partake. Plus, if you pre book tickets online, you get a free download of the wereld vol. Once established, even the rarest of trees can define your garden for decades. The concept of national arbor day ensued from the 1973 green heritage campaign.
Sterling morton, a newcomer to the treeless plains of nebraska, was a keen proponent of the beauty and benefit of trees. Arbor day in south africa historically, south africa did not have a culture of tree planting and it was in the 1970s that a real need to promote tree planting was recognised. Arbor day songs for kids this is arbor day arbor day music. So i did some research in the national library of australias trove and discovered an article titled our first arbor day in the south australian register of 20 june, 1889. Arbor week is a national campaign initiated to celebrate south africa s trees and to. The theme for this years campaign is our forests our future. The department of agriculture, forestry and fisheries is responsible for arbor week in south africa. Today we celebrate arbor day in south africa, the start of. Events that have occurred or will occur in 2017 in south africa. Dates for heritage day south africa, 2020, 2021 and other years. In 1970, earth day was limited to the usa, but a team of dedicated people behind it was able to inspire around 20 million people to get involved in protests, rallies and discussions. Arbor day was first celebrated by south africa in 1983. South africa fuse bead pattern you will need black, green, red, white and blue beads to make our south africa fuse bead pattern.
Amidst these structural impediments workers day was celebrated in south africa. Florida has celebrated arbor day since 1886 and has one of the first arbor day celebrations in the nation, on the third friday in january. Lightly row arbor day, arbor day, see, the fields are fresh and green, all is bright, cheerful sight, after winters night. The south african post office will supply trees in gauteng to the value of r 50 000. Sappi will also donate indigenous trees to be planted in and around matatiele. South africa celebrates arbour week from 1 7 september the department of agriculture, forestry and fisheries daff, as the custodian of forestry in south africa, is responsible for the campaign. Background africa day celebrates the day when the organisation of african unity oau, the precursor to the african union au, was formed in 1963. The series consists of a tour match, three test matches, three twenty20 international matches t20is and five one day international matches odis. Common trees of the year which is a detailed list with information of all common trees which can be found all around south africa. Due to increasing economic challenges than political challenges that faced the continent, the oau as a result, the african union was officially launched in durban, in south africa.
Arbor day was celebrated from 1945 until 2000 in south africa. It used to be held on june 7 but was moved to coincide with the beginning of spring in the southern hemisphere. Spring day marks the vernal equinox and takes place in different countries on varying dates. A million members, donors, and partners support our programs to make our world greener and healthier. Sterling morton, arbor day was first celebrated in nebraska on april 10, 1872 by planting an estimated one million trees. Arbor pre primary benoni, gauteng, south africa day. As i read that story, i was reminded of celebrating arbor day when i was young. The event captured the imagination of people who recognized the need for raising awareness of the value of trees in our society.
This years theme for the sanparks week is still know your national parks. All youll need is your south african id as proof of citizenship. Freedom day is observed as a national public holiday on april 27 each year. Every year, earth day is held on the 22nd of april. It is now celebrated for the entire month of september. The objective of the week is to grow a culture of pride in our relationship. Thanks to the passion and gusto of a treelover named j. As is the custom for any celebration south africans are likely to celebrate spring around a braai. With nearly 2 000 indigenous trees in south africa, natural, endemic trees are a staple in any garden. In south africa, arbor day was first celebrated in 1983. Since 1945, south africa celebrated arbor day until the minister of water affairs and forestry decided to extend it to a week in 1996.
September is also heritage month and as we celebrate arbor week, the department also focuses on the country. National arbor week 2019 calendar of arbor month events for regions. Date weekday holiday name holiday type jan 1 sunday new years day public holiday jan 2 monday new years day observed public holiday mar 20 monday march equinox season mar 21 tuesday. South africa holidays 2017 public holidays and observances. Arbor day originated in 1872 in the united states territory of nebraska. Before the importance of freedom day can be grasped, its important to understand south africas history of racial violence and segregation. Birds are flying in the air, all we see is fresh and fair.
The department of agriculture, forestry and fisheries daff, as the custodian of forestry in south africa, is responsible for the campaign september is also heritage month and as we celebrate arbor week, the department also focuses on the countrys champion trees which include some of the oldest. Over 200 communities in florida celebrate arbor day, either as a standalone event or in conjunction with some other occasion. Africa day presents an opportunity for south africans to reconnect and recommit themselves in support of all government interventions to develop a better africa and a better world. Make or break this morning, probably our last chance for photography given that we would likely be driving back to cape town during the afternoon period. This date is the anniversary of the emergence of, what is now known as, the modern environmental. South africa celebrates arbor week in the first week of september annually. As sources of building material, food, medicine, and simple scenic beauty, trees play a vital role in the health and wellbeing of our communities. Bthis book is dedicated to those south africans who will never see it south african national council for the b on. National arbor week is an opportune time to call on all south africans to plant indigenous trees as a practical and symbolic gesture of sustainable. Nalibali, exclusive books and saba join hands on world book day.
Bthis book is dedicated to those south africans who will never see it. Arbor day dsw mobile unit english jeopady quiz english spelling b sanbs ess staff breakfast 2017. South africa celebrates spring day on 1 september every year. National arbor day and other holidays celebrated in the state of florida in the year 2017. It is a day in which all are encouraged to celebrate their cultural traditions in the wider context of the great diversity of cultures, beliefs, and traditions that make up the nation of south africa. He persuaded the local agricultural board to set aside a day for planting. We have a printable pattern to use in the classroom or a group. Some hardy souls in port elizabeth celebrate spring day with an early morning ocean swim. Information on national abor week and 2019 trees of the year pamphlet. National arbor week department of agriculture, forestry.
In order to try and get there at a decent time we got up really early, but i think that unless you leave in the middle of the night you are basically not going to arrive for. Arbor week is a national campaign initiated to celebrate south africas trees and to. Arbor day 2017 friday, april 28 photo by johann siemens. The day has since been extended from arbor day to national arbor week, held in the first week of september. You should also keep in mind that its not necessary to water indiginous plants and trees every day, depending on weather conditions, once or twice a week should be more than enough. It was initiated by the secretary of agriculture of the united states, julius sterling morton, who on 10 april 1872 appealed to americans to plant a tree if they have such a possibility. The annual south african national parks sanparks week 18 22 september 2017 gives all south africans the opportunity to explore their local national park for free. Until 1994, the south african government implemented a racist segregation system known as apartheid.
In 1999, the celebration of arbour day was extended to national arbor week. Traditionally it is an occasion to show international working class solidarity, mapping an anti capitalist future and the ensuing class struggles. While in years past this was a time for volunteer opportunities and community events for all ages, current cdc recommendations for covid19 make this year very different. All you need to know about public holidays and observances in south africa. Learn more about earth day, how to make a difference and have fun at the same time. Arbor day is a holiday celebrated every year on the second sunday in april. In brazil, arbor day dia da arvore is celebrated on september 21. Total south africa has donated r2, 4 million for the abor week greening campaign.
The theme for this years campaign is forests and water with the aim of emphasising the. Heritage day is one of the newly created south african public holidays. May or workers day is an important event in the calendar of the international working class movement. National arbor week in south africa explore and discover. As such we got up early to get the sunrise, and so peering through the curtains in the half light to judge the clarity of the day i was astounded to see several zebra wandering around.
It is notably to say that south africa is the founding member of the african union, which reformed the oau. Arbor day information relating to arbor day south africa. Every year, two trees are named as tree of the year in the lead up to arbour week. Arbor month promotes the planting and maintenance of indigenous trees throughout south africa. Arbor day in samoa is celebrated on the first friday in november.