Gardner’s Christmas Tree is Gone as City Mourns
On April 8, 2024, the iconic tree which served Gardner for decades was taken away as damaged caused by a recent storm caused fatal injury to the tree. In its lifetime, Gardner’s Christmas Tree at Lafayette Square provided a wonderful view for those who passed by. It’s smiling branches never disappointed. The tree tirelessly and with devotion to its community removed harmful gases like carbon dioxide making the air Gardner’s residents breathed healthier. It is estimated that this large tree provided a day’s supply of oxygen for up to four people.
While this tree is gone, knowledge that a replacement may be in the offing at some point provides some comfort at a time of mourning for the loss of Tree and all of its contributions.
A reminder about the wonder of all of God’s creations for which we give thanks.
Read “The Power of One Tree” by the U.S. Forest Service on pdf, CLICK HERE.