Dragging a Christmas tree to the curb can be a sad moment, marking the end of another holiday season. What if disposing of your tree could be a joyful moment instead?
Story via: WFTS
Many farms and farm animal rescue and sanctuaries will happily take Christmas trees that are undecorated, untreated and still green. This is because the needles of your tree make tasty and healthy chow for farm animals like goats and cows and are good for their digestive system.
"They have natural Vitamin C in them and they also work as a natural de-wormer, so we do give it to them in controlled amounts," Cathy Rosebrock, an educator at the Museum told WFTS about why Christmas trees are great for goats. What isn't fed to farm animals is broken down and used as firewood, just like the pioneers did.
Instead of it being destroyed by a garbage truck, your tree will be eaten by the organization's ridiculously adorable goats. I mean, who can deny these guys their own holiday feast? The tree-cycling will take place at the Farm at the Awbury Agricultural Village (6336 Ardleigh Street) on January 11th, 18th, and 25th. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., donate your undecorated tree — no tinsel, ornaments, or lights — and enjoy watching the goats chow down. Once the goats are finished, you'll be able to pet them and even take them on a guided walk.
Other locations worth checking are Smiling Hill Farms in Westbrook, Maine and Shay's Flock of Fun Farm of Townsend, Massachusetts.
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