Back in 2004, a small pine tree was planted just north of the parking lot for Griffith Observatory. A small plaque noted it was planted in honor of George Harrison. I didn't "discover" the tree until December 2013.
Unfortunately, within months of that discovery, the tree was dead--killed, somewhat ironically, by a beetle infestation. At the time, Councilmember Tom LaBonge pledged that a replacement tree would be planted "shortly." Well, shortly has finally arrived.
On Wednesday, February 25, at 4pm, Councilmember Labonge's office will be dedicating a replanted tree. This empty spot with a plaque for a non-existent tree will soon have a tree, again.
There are no reports of George Harrison ever having visited the Observa-tory or the Charlie Turner trail, at the start of which will stand this tree. This trail is a jumping off point for some of the prettiest parts of Griffith Park.
So, whether George Harrison ever walked here or not, the plaque in the planter will again have a tree to recognize.
So if you want to be part of one of the last days of Councilmember Labonge's last term in office, there it is; take it.
Lower Showgirl with our Dogs - 10/2/25
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Amora, Kay, D. J., and Rita
D. J., Rita, Susan, and Amora
From Lower Showgirl Trail into Kyle Canyon (Charleston Peak far right)
Amora checks on her new Fr...
16 hours ago
Well, this story says he loved Griffith Park, so maybe he did hike here at some point. Who knows?
ReplyDeleteUpdate, post-planting. The story says 200-300 people attended the event. There was a good crowd, but I would doubt 200, and really doubt it was 300. Great picture of Tom LaBonge, and a nice quote from Observatory Director Ed Krupp.
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