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When Karen Morrison envisions a memorial, she thinks about the permanence of plants and trees, and how nature can outlive humans.
That’s why Morrison worked with Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington to create a memorial for Clark County people of color who have died of COVID-19.
In all, 41 trees have been planted in a clearing along the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail to honor the lives lost.
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