The Memory Tree offers residents and visitors a heartfelt way to honor loved ones or commemorate meaningful events.

The Memory Tree offers residents and visitors a heartfelt way to honor loved ones or commemorate meaningful events. First launched by the Mad River Valley Lions Club in the 1970s and revived in 2013 by Joan Wilson, John Gallagher, and Nancy and Jess Mobley, the Memory Tree benefits a different local cause each year. For 2025, all donations support stewardMRV, the community-led program caring for The Valley’s popular outdoor access points. All dedications will be read aloud during the annual Memory Tree Lighting Ceremony.