Why don't environmentalists celebrate Arbor Day?

Let's talk about the history of Arbor Day, this tree-planting holiday celebrated every year near Earth Day. I was expecting a chipper, cheery video, but alas, it always comes back to colonialism. Arbor Day has deeps roots in colonization and ignoring indigenous practices and science. SO let's talk about the Truth about Arbor Day! Check out more ways to care for the planet this earth month below :) Become a YouTube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeECw1lq6yHJjbX1aiSwENA/join Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/thesimpleenvironmentalist Read along with the blog post and find the sources here: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/blog-1 Videos mentioned/recommended: Why we need to save our public lands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69c7QwVki30 How to celebrate Earth Day 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L28ESEwpuBA The history of Earth Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8VY8NVQjyc The truth about planting trees for carbon offsetting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKpgsEV5tfU US Climate Policy over the years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aWfylk0H1A&pp=0gcJCdkKAYcqIYzv Why going vegan will save the trees! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mjj-FqDrI_k Timestamps: 00:00 - What is Arbor Day? 1:01 - The origins of Arbor Day 5:10 - The First Arbor Day in the US 6:26 - Arbor Day today 7:19 - The importance of planting trees 9:59 - How to celebrate Arbor Day 11:18 - Bloopers SHOP MY FAVES! My e-bike from Aventon: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=a41b063c-52a4-4d87-8f09-d6c71998ed15&website_id=a77986c7-bd90-4654-9ab0-f12c3bb14ae2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aventon.com%2F Whisper bidet: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1597260&u=2660543&m=100287 Allbirds shoes: https://shop.allbirds.com/k33o/thesimpleenvironmentalist Modibodi period underwear: https://modibodi.pxf.io/c/3497631/996645/13065 Meliora laundry powder: https://meliorameansbetter.com?sca_ref=4747255.DvudG0Wmyg&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=emma-dendler Leaf Shave safety razor: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2130977&u=2660543&m=130203 Plastic free makeup from Axiology: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2017262&u=2660543&m=124911 Bathroom swaps from Plaine Products: https://plaineproducts.com/?sca_ref=8406175.lGWKhvoZJNSI1OzL Get all your eco needs from Earth Hero: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=23846&awinaffid=1122027&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fearthhero.com%2F INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thesimpleenvironmentalist/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@simpleenvironmentalist?lang=en WEBSITE: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY! https://www.facebook.com/thesimpleenvironmentalists DAN & EMMA'S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxuHqjBcqVnOGKrw7_90Tg FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/business-inquiries BUY OUR PHOTOGRAPHY: https://dendlerphotography.myportfolio.com/ FREE GUIDES! Breaking up with Consumerism, How to Spot Greenwashing, How to Live Zero Waste from Home: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/freedownloads DISCLAIMER: Links included may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product from a link, I may receive a small commission with no charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so that I can keep providing free content!