The Victims’ Commemorative Arbor was initiated by a group of victims who voiced a need to NOVA to have a special place to honor and recognize loved ones lost to violence.

In 1998, Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) came together with victims, Bucks County Commissioners, Bucks County Park & Recreation officials, and police chiefs to designate a five acre space in Core Creek State Park for the Victims’ Commemorative Arbor. In this beautiful area of the park along Lake Luxembourg, people can come and reflect in a serene setting while remembering loved ones lost to violence or honoring survivors. Since 1998, thirty trees and three benches have been placed in memory or honor of loved ones lost to or effected by violence.  In partnership with MADD of Bucks County, an entranceway was added in the fall of 2004.