Why Plant Trees?

WHY

When you read about those who lost their lives and were injured, you get a true sense of the beloved Tuscon community and their commitment to come together - and truly know one another. We believe the greater Tucson community has set an exceptional example for all of us to follow through their unselfish acts of heroism, love, devotion, and compassion to their community, neighbors and Congresswoman. We hope this project will somehow demonstrate the love and appreciation we have for them and honor their acts of community participation.

We witnessed them carry out the profound words of 50 years ago "ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.

We thank them all.

We will never forget those who died on January 8, 2011 and those who were injured. The "Healing Trees" project will be a living memorial for those directly effected by the tragedy and their loved ones, and a commitment by all of us who choose to participate to be instruments of peace in our communities.

We are responding to the call for positive social change, for living in love and kindness. We encourage people to make a commitment to be instruments of peace in their community by planting a tree and in 11 months, return to the trees that were planted and take a few moments to reflect on all the ways they have acted as instruments of peace, compassion and understanding in their local communities.

More information regarding the planting and care of trees is available at the Arizona Community Tree Council.