It might be a bit early, but I'm already planning a fun project for this Spring. The Arbor Day Foundation offers adorable tiny gift trees in recyclable tubes that can be converted into bird feeders. Labels can be customized with messages, quotes, or logos. The tiny trees are only $3 (though 25 is the minimum order) and you can choose from four different trees (Longleaf Pine, Colorado Blue Spruce, Coastal Redwood, or Ponderosa Pine). The order form will help you determine which species will grow best in your region.
I love giving out little gifts from nature to celebrate the beginning of Spring (last time, I did potted violets), so I'm planning to order 25 trees to give out to friends and co-workers on Arbor Day. Arbor Day in Maryland is the first Wednesday in April (April 2nd this year), but it's different in every state. Check this page to find out when your state's Arbor Day is if you are interested in doing something similar.
Speaking of the Arbor Day Foundation, their website has some really lovely tree quotes on it. A few of my favorites:
"I never before knew the full value of trees. Under them I breakfast, dine, write, read, and receive my company" (Thomas Jefferson)
"Acts of creation are ordinarily reserved for gods and poets. To plant a pine, one need only own a shovel." (Aldo Leopold)
"Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world." (John Muir)
I should also mention that Arbor Day Foundation membership is only $10 for 6 months, $15 for a year and you get 10 free trees shipped to you free of charge.
