A photograph submitted by Jennifer Middendorf to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "22 February 2012. River of Flowers commemoration at Riccarton Bush. Tree of Hope, with people’s messages of hope for Christchurch.".
The public memorial service held at Hagley Park to mark the first anniversary of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Attached to the trees are notes with words of hope.