We made a quick trip to Lynden, WA this weekend where they sure are serious about their trees. This is a statue of Mrs. Phoebe Goodell Judson, affectionately known as the “Mother of Lynden.” Behind her is a Black walnut tree planted in her honor in 1882. Due to businessman Irwin LeCocq Sr. the rest of the downtown is lined with large pin oaks. He insisted these pin oaks be planted in the 1950s after the existing maple trees began to die and were removed. He wanted the trees replaced so that Lynden did not lose the peaceful feeling of a tree lined Front Street.