Sat Dec 30th
Falling Needles Family Fest Day
On December 30th, the Falling Needles Family Fest Day serves as a reminder to clean up and recycle the live Christmas tree.
- Every state has recycling options, some with pick up
- Mulch the tree for bedding around your house or donate to mulching programs
- You can give birds shelter and use the tree as a place to hang treats to feed them before recycling. The tree will need some anchoring, so see this article from Purdue University for more information. If winter is over, you can also use the tree for other recycling needs
- Since your tree gave the birds shelter, it can also provide cover to the fish. Trees are planted in ponds and lakes to provide cover for spawning and feeding
- Although your tree should not be lit in a wood stove or fireplace indoors due to the type of oils in fir and evergreen trees, the tree can be chopped and used outside in the firepit
- Christmas trees can be used as soil erosion barriers for lakes, rivers, and dunes, depending on where you live
How to celebrate #fallingneedlesfamilyfestday
Get the family together and clear up after the Christmas Tree. Plan to save your tree and learn more about your options.. To post on social media, use #FallingNeedlesFamilyFestDay.
History of the family fest day has fallen needles
Thomas and Ruth Roy of Wellcat.com created this awareness holiday. www.wellcat.com
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