Adopt-a-Tree
Help us preserve this community orchard and gathering space
In 2024, La Jolla Historical Society was proud to present the exhibition Helen and Newton Harrison: California Work in conjunction with Getty’s prestigious PST Art & Science Collide program. Helen Mayer and Newton Harrison, known as the Harrisons, were long-time La Jolla residents and today are recognized as two of the most influential environmental artists. A central project of the exhibition was to re-envision the 1972 artwork Portable Orchard.
Realized in collaboration with high school students from High Tech Mesa, the project features 12 citrus trees planted in beautiful, hexagonal, redwood planters. It has been embraced by the community for its natural beauty and seen as a welcoming gesture inviting guests onto LJHS’s historic campus.
Today, you’re invited to adopt one (or more!) of these thriving trees in the orchard and simultaneously make a lasting impact on LJHS’s future.
Help maintain this vibrant artwork and contribute to the beautification of your neighborhood!
Adopt-a-Tree Summary
Donation: $4,000
Recognition and Adoption Details:
Adoption recognition includes a custom laser etched plaque on your adopted tree. Supporters are also recognized on the LJHS website and in Timekeeper Magazine. You may choose to honor a loved one or commemorate a milestone on your plaque.
LJHS will maintain the tree in place on its grounds for the community to enjoy for two years, then deliver the tree to your designated location (must be within San Diego County) at no additional cost. Adopters must be willing to receive their adopted tree at the close of the two-year period (approximately January 2027). LJHS will not be responsible for planting the tree at a new location.
Tree selection: Adopters may select the species of citrus tree they prefer on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tree Species for Adoption
Bearss Limes
Valencia Orange
Washington Naval Orange
Dancy Mandarin
Eureka Lemon
Minneola Tangelo
For those interested in adopting a tree, please contact
Executive Director, Lauren Lockhart
(858)459-5335 ext. 2 | llockhart@lajollahistory.org
