Gathering is a tribute to an historic tree
Tree lovers from as far away as Taiwan came to honor the majestic cottonwood tree in Ohuta Park on Saturday, March 2.
Well-known Arborist Katie Himanga provided information and insights about these native trees and Michael Eastin enhanced that discussion with Dakota legends and guitar performance.
Others shared poems, narratives, photos and even cookies in this community celebration of our beloved lakeside tree.
The tree is to be removed in early spring in order to accommodate the construction of a new sea wall at that site.
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