Earth Day

Activists Jerry and Marissa Rubin hold a photograph of themselves on their wedding day during the Tree of Life ceremony. The couple were married at the site 30 years ago.  (Christina House / For the Los Angeles Times)

Joe Faris plays the guitar and sings during the ceremony.  (Christina House / For the Los Angeles Times)

Jerry and Marissa Rubin clean the plaque at the Children’s Tree of Life during the ceremony.  (Christina House / For the Los Angeles Times)

Shay White, kneeling at left, her son Elias Washington, and Marissa and Jerry Rubin light a candle during the ceremony.  (Christina House / For the Los Angeles Times)

Jerry and Marissa Rubin hold signs expressing their sentiments after the ceremony at the Children’s Tree of Life in Palisades Park, where they were married 30 years ago.   (Christina House / For the Los Angeles Times)