Depicts a bristlecone pine, a species native to California, Nevada, and Utah, believed to be among the oldest living organisms on Earth, with a lifespan of up to 5,000 years. Bristlecone pines thrive in areas where other plants cannot survive and are often the first to repopulate land after events like lava flows or glacial runoff.

Sculptor: Joseph Menna (JFM)
Designer: Elana Hagler (EH)

Depicts a young bald eagle standing on a rocky outcropping moments before it takes flight.

Design: John P. McGraw (JPM)