Dec '25 • General discussion
When Trees Carry a Story 🎄
In Fresno, a Christmas tradition that began over 100 years ago still lights the way.
Christmas Tree Lane started in 1920 as a mother’s tribute to her son, Billy, by decorating a single cedar tree she loved. Neighbors joined in, year after year, until one tree became many and a shared act of remembrance turned into a beloved community tradition.
Recently, the original memorial tree began to fail. Rather than let the story end, modern science stepped in. With care and intention, Belmont Nursery helped create genetic clones of the original tree, ensuring its legacy could continue growing. Those young trees now line the Lane, tended by the community and protected for the future.
It’s a quiet reminder that trees aren’t just decorations or scenery. They hold love, meaning, and memories, and when we protect them, we protect the stories rooted in them.
Sometimes conservation looks like saving a forest, and sometimes it looks like saving one tree and everything it represents. 💚
Hug a tree today and feel their love. 🌲💓
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When Trees Carry a Story 🎄
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