We recently visited the town of San Rafael, California. After checking out the downtown area we wanted to take a little break and searched out some green. In front of the library we found this lovely tree and green space. The boys played joyfully for the next half and hour: climbing around the base of the tree, dancing in and out of the shade then sun patches made by the trees shadows, and then finding sticks that had blown down and playing with them by waving them in the air and tapping them on the ground.
Next to the tree is a plaque that reads:
May this tree, dedicated to the memory of a happy childhood spent in San Rafael inspire future generations to cherish and protect all trees.
During the time we were there this small corner was visited by several pedestrians and one other family who stopped to read some books in the fresh air. It appears that this tree is truly inspiring. The sign in the background also is a positive sign that San Rafael cares for its community- since the library is open seven days a week!
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