Christmas Trees

“This is the first year in ten years when we didn’t see a price increase,. We reached a bit of equilibrium right now and that’s been really, really nice.”

It may be tempting to leave your Christmas tree at the curb, but Boise officials say there are better, more environmentally-friendly ways to dispose of it.

Christmas is less than a week away, and if you don’t have a tree yet, permits are available through Dec. 25 to harvest one on public lands.

Whether you’re cutting down a Christmas tree for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, public land officials have tips to safely enjoy this holiday activity.

As people start to take down their holiday decorations, some community leaders and advocates are pushing for recycling those materials.

Local residents celebrated a traditional Mexican posada and cut down their own Christmas trees in the Thompson Divide area last Saturday. Reporter Eleanor Bennett spent the day with Vicky Rodas, who wanted to give her 10-year-old son, Jahir Rodas, the same experience her mother gave her growing up in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

Yes, you can make the holidays a bit greener … beginning with selecting an organic Christmas tree. In a recent interview with NPR’s Here and Now, Dawn Gifford, author of “Sustainability begins at Home” said more consumers are looking to reduce their eco-footprint.

It's time to break out the Christmas ornaments and tinsel!

Maybe the supply chain crisis has nudged artificial tree customers toward getting a live Christmas tree this year. Maybe more families are emerging from a horrible, pandemic-driven year to a more traditional holiday. Or maybe it’s just that amazing evergreen smell.

It’s been a popular year to buy real christmas trees. Now that the holidays are coming to a close, what can you do to get rid of them the right way?In…