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Celebrate Look for an Evergreen Day on December 19 by getting out and looking for some evergreen trees! This special day was created to recognize the importance of the evergreen tree, which provides shelter and sustenance in many areas around the world. The day is also a reminder of the beauty and resilience of these trees that stay green all year round, even in winter. Whether you’re looking to find an evergreen to plant in your yard or simply take a walk through a nearby forest, Look for an Evergreen Day is the perfect time to pay tribute to this amazing species.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1880</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Christmas Tree at Windsor Castle</div><div class='timeline-text'>Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert, put up a Christmas tree at Windsor Castle, popularizing the trend of decorating evergreen trees during winters.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1931</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Tradition Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>The tradition of putting up a giant Christmas tree in New York City's Rockefeller Center began, furthering the role of evergreens in holiday celebrations.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1964</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Register of Big Trees</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first National Register of Big Trees was published by American Forests, helping raise awareness about the importance of protecting and preserving all types of trees, including evergreens.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1981</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Tree Week Initiated</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Tree Week was initiated in the UK, fostering appreciation for all trees and encouraging mass plantings of several species, including evergreens.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Look for an Evergreen Day Celebrated</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first known references to Look for an Evergreen Day appear, encouraging individuals to appreciate the beauty and resilience of evergreen trees.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a local evergreen forest</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to a nearby evergreen forest and marvel at the majesty of these tall, lush trees. Take in the serenity of the natural environment and appreciate its beauty.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Plant an evergreen tree</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you have some extra space in your yard, consider planting an evergreen tree. This will not only add a touch of beauty to your home, but also provide a habitat for birds and other wildlife.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create an evergreen wreath</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some evergreen branches from your local park or forest, then use some wire to create a wreath for your door or wall. Add some decorations for a festive feel.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Decorate with evergreen branches</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some evergreen branches from your local park or forest and use them to decorate your home. Place them in vases, hang them on walls or even make a garland to run along the stairs.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize an outdoor activity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a group of friends out into nature and organize an outdoor activity such as a hike, picnic or game among the evergreens. Enjoy the fresh air and appreciate the beauty of nature.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Evergreen trees provide clean air</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Evergreen trees play an important role in filtering out pollutants from the air. They act like a natural filter, helping reduce the amount of smog and improve air quality. This is essential for keeping our cities healthy and safe for everyone!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Evergreen trees help to cool the environment</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Planting evergreen trees can help keep temperatures lower during hot summer months. The leaves absorb sunlight, which helps to keep the surrounding areas cooler. They also provide shade, providing protection from the sun's harsh rays and reducing heat stress in humans and animals!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Evergreen trees improve soil quality</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Evergreens naturally fertilize the soil as they absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. They also help protect vulnerable soils from extreme weather conditions such as flooding and drought by trapping moisture beneath their root systems. This helps create rich, loamy soil that is great for gardening or farming!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Evergreen Trees Are Not Always Green</h3><p class='facts-content'>While most evergreens are recognized for their constant green foliage, some, like the Larch and Tamarack trees, surprisingly lose their needles in the fall, living up to their names only in the warmer months.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Evergreen Trees are Known for Their Longevity</h3><p class='facts-content'>Evergreen trees like Bristlecone Pines and Giant Sequoias are among the oldest living organisms on earth, with many specimens known to be several thousand years old, exemplifying resilience and endurance.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Evergreen Trees Play a Symbolic Role in Many Cultures</h3><p class='facts-content'>Symbolizing eternal life, strength and protection, evergreen trees have held deep cultural significance across different societies over thousands of years, from ancient Celtic rituals to the modern-day Christmas tree tradition.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Evergreen Trees Stand Firm in Extreme Weather Conditions</h3><p class='facts-content'>Thanks to their strong wood, deep roots and dense foliage, evergreen trees are particularly sturdy and resilient to extreme weather conditions, often serving as natural windbreakers and avalanche controllers in severe alpine environments.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Evergreen Trees Make Up a Large Part of Earth's Forests</h3><p class='facts-content'>Evergreen forests occupy a large part of the total forest area worldwide and are found in diverse climates ranging from the freezing alpine areas of Himalayas to the scorching tropics of the equator, symbolizing immense ecological value.</p></div></div>
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