'Memorial to the trees' to be hosted in Mariposa

MARIPOSA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A memorial to the trees mislaid during the 2022 Oak Fire volition beryllium held successful Mariposa aboriginal this month.

The Oak Fire ravaged astir 20,000 acres of onshore and destroyed astir 200 structures - it besides killed thousands of trees, including immoderate of California's largest.

To process the loss, 2 Mariposa County residents, Michael Carter and JeanAnnette Saulsbury, gathered histrion stumps with burls that had been altered by fire.

The photograph beneath shows the brace with a buckeye that was caught successful the crosshairs of the Oak Fire. The 2nd representation shows the aforesaid 600-year-old vale oak earlier and aft the fire.

On Thursday, July 31, this buckeye and different trees mislaid to the blaze volition beryllium showcased astatine the Mariposa Library. During the event, the assemblage is invited to stock their ain stories of nonaccomplishment and remembrance related to the trees and scenery altered by the Oak Fire.

A presumption and treatment volition beryllium hosted from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. successful the committee proceeding country of the authorities building. Refreshments and further burl viewing volition travel until 7:30 p.m. successful the adjacent courtyard.

Those funny successful attending tin registry astatine the Mariposa Library oregon by calling 209-966-2140 during room hours.