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Today is Arbor Day, celebrating the value of trees and urging people to plant new saplings. One fun fact: as trees grow taller, the branches you see remain at the same height from the ground as when they first sprouted—meaning that bird feeder you hang won’t magically rise with the trunk. Events worldwide encourage everyone to appreciate forests for their beauty, air quality benefits, and wildlife habitats.