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Arbor Day & Earth Day: Students at-home can learn about trees
There are a multitude of activities here that are sure to keep your kids interested. Arbor day is a "Wisconsin School Observance Day", observed on April 30, 2021. The Arbor Day movement began in the... Read More
Resources are growing online for education of youth (and adults)
Are you looking for educational resources? Check out these videos. Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education (WCEE) A collection of energy and forestry videos for students and educators. These... Read More
Trees go to the Troops
Wisconsin and Upper Michigan growers donated 575 trees for the troops as part of the Trees for Troops national program. Trees are donated by farms, nurseries, retail lots and individual supporters... Read More
Prevent More Gypsy Moths - Destroy Those Egg Masses
From Now thru mid-April: Destroy egg masses. Gypsy moths cause defoliation of trees; the caterpillars feed on more than 300 species of deciduous and evergreen trees. The female lays all her eggs in... Read More
Go green this year with a real Christmas tree!
If you’re looking to add a little green to your white Christmas, consider turning to a real Christmas tree. Celebrating the holidays with a real Christmas tree instead of an artificial tree comes... Read More
Some surprising facts about real Christmas trees
The holiday season is full of surprises, and they’re not just under your tree. When it comes to real Christmas trees, there are quite a few surprising facts even Santa himself may not know. Growing... Read More
Taking care of your Christmas tree
Christmas comes but once a year, so you’ll want to make the most of it. With just a little care, you can also make the most of your tree and keep it green and fresh-smelling throughout this special... Read More
Wisconsin Christmas tree growers help provide Trees for Troops
The holidays can be a lonely time for military families, both for the service members far removed from familiar Christmas traditions, and for the family members back home, celebrating without all... Read More
Tips to make your real Christmas tree experience easy and enjoyable
So you’ve made the decision to enhance your holiday experience with a real Christmas tree this year—congratulations! If you’re new to the real Christmas tree experience, or if you’re returning to a... Read More
Five reasons why you should get a real tree this Christmas
Christmas is coming, and that means it’s time to set up the tree. If your family is still undecided as to whether to go with a real Christmas tree or an artificial one, we’ve got five solid points... Read More