The Menominee Nation planted eastern white pine trees in Milwaukee as a symbol of peace and unity. The trees were planted as part of a week of events for Earth Week and Arbor Day.

"This art form, when it's done well, it outlives you," James said, pausing to admire the Peace Tree. "This tree is a great testament to that. That is a multigenerational art.

Petaluma Peace Tree ceremony: ‘To create a more peaceful world’ A plaque honoring the tree and its history will be dedicated just two days shy of the 79th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima.