Children's Tree of Life 30th Anniversary Public Rededication

The Children's Tree of Life was planted in the Santa Monica Palisades Park at an April 22, 1983 Earth Day peace celebration. The tree was officially proclaimed by late Santa Monica Mayor Ken Edwards on April 16, 1984 as a "living monument to world peace".

The young tree, a New Zealand Christmas Tree, was three times destroyed, twice by vandalism and once by accident, and three times replanted. But, for nearly 25 years now the tree (fourth tree, same spirit) has been growing taller and stronger every day, and continues to radiate a message of peace for now and for future generations.

The Earth Day Children's Tree Rededication Program includes:

Opening Drum Ceremony, Led by Ossie Mair, Founder of OM Rhythm Circles, Earth Day Welcome by Jerry and Marissa Rubin, Santa Monica Peace and Environmental Activists, Moment of Silence in memory of the 8-year-old child and other victims of Boston Marathon Tragedy, 30th Anniversary Group Tree Hug of Children's Tree, Proclamation presented by Santa Monica Mayor Pam O'Connor proclaiming Earth Day in Santa Monica as 'Children's Tree of Life Public Rededication Day', Peace Blessing for Children's Tree Led by Rev. Janet McKeithen, Minister, Church in Ocean Park, Guest Speakers, Poetry and Songs,
Closing Drum Ceremony, Circle of Peace and Unity around Children's Tree.