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Love a Tree Day

May 16 Nature / Outdoors Updated 2025-12-17

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Overview

Love a Tree Day, observed annually on May 16th, is an unofficial holiday dedicated to recognizing and appreciating the profound importance of trees in our environment and daily lives. It encourages individuals to acknowledge the numerous benefits trees provide, from generating oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide to offering shade, supporting wildlife, and enhancing aesthetic beauty. The day serves as a gentle reminder to care for our arboreal friends, whether by planting new saplings, protecting existing forests, or simply spending time appreciating their natural grandeur.

Observed each year on May 16, Love a Tree Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.

Why it matters: Love a Tree Day, observed on May 16, highlights the essential role trees play in sustaining our environment and enhancing our quality of life. This day emphasizes the need for stewardship and appreciation of these vital organisms, which provide oxygen, habitat, and beauty to our planet.

Origin and story

Trees are the longest-living organisms on Earth, with some species able to survive for thousands of years.

A single mature tree can produce enough oxygen annually to support two people.

Quick facts

  • DateMay 16
  • TypeNature / Outdoors
  • Great forGardeners, Hikers, Eco clubs

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Ways to celebrate

  • Share a conservation tip or nature fact with friends.
  • Post a story with #love-a-tree-day and invite others to try a tiny activity.
  • Bring Love a Tree Day to work or school with a short shout-out in a meeting or group chat.
  • Write a note or journal entry on why Love a Tree Day matters, then set a reminder for next year.
  • Love a Tree Day lands on May 16 — host a quick nod with Gardeners, Hikers and snap a photo.

Fun facts

  • Trees are the longest-living organisms on Earth, with some species able to survive for thousands of years.
  • A single mature tree can produce enough oxygen annually to support two people.
  • Trees can communicate with each other and share resources through an intricate underground network of fungi, often referred to as the 'wood wide web'.

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FAQ

When is Love a Tree Day?
It is observed on May 16 each year.
What is Love a Tree Day?
Love a Tree Day, observed annually on May 16th, is an unofficial holiday dedicated to recognizing and appreciating the profound importance of trees in our environment and daily lives. It encourages individuals to acknowledge the numerous benefits trees provide, from generating oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide to offering shade, supporting wildlife, and enhancing aesthetic beauty. The day serves as a gentle reminder to care for our arboreal friends, whether by planting new saplings, protecting existing forests, or simply spending time appreciating their natural grandeur.
How do people celebrate Love a Tree Day?
Share a conservation tip or nature fact with friends.

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