The Giving Trees

An Annual Poetry Program at John Rowland Mansion

 

 

The Giving Trees is an annual public program uniting poetry, ecology, and living history at one of the San Gabriel Valley’s most significant historic sites, the John Rowland Mansion. Poets and artists gather to read children’s stories at Let’s Make a New Garden From Old Wounds, a site-specific installation of Southern California Black Walnut Trees by David Horvitz, Zara Schuster, and Terremoto—permanently installed in 2024.

 

The community event brings together artists, landscape architects, neighbors, and local businesses to celebrate the history of San Gabriel Valley, natural ecosystems, and storytelling to unite our community and strengthen our roots.

 

The Giving Trees is partially sponsored by Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis, 1st District.

 

 

The John Rowland Mansion was reopened in 2024 with a grand celebration organized by House Museum and La Puente Valley Historical Society. The nationally-registered historic site now includes 11 site-specific artworks and a permanent Rowland family exhibition, curated by Amy Rowland.

Visit every 3rd Saturday at 16021 Gale Ave. City of Industry, CA