By Sharon Aron Baron<\/strong><\/p>\nWhen the holidays are long gone and the Christmas tree isn’t, it’s time to jump in and donate to Broward County’s annual Chip-a-Tree initiative.<\/p>\n
Last year Broward County Parks recycled nearly 4,000 trees that otherwise would likely have been sent to landfill.<\/p>\n
For the free program, Broward County residents must remove all decorations from their Christmas trees. Decorated trees will not be accepted and the trees will then be taken to a participating park.<\/p>\n
The trees are then felled and used for landscaping throughout the county park system.<\/p>\n
The recently appointed Vice Mayor of Broward County Michael Udine encourages everyone to take advantage of this service.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can dispose of your tree in a safe and environmentally friendly way knowing that even this small act will help our parking system and the environment,\u201d said Udine, adding, \u201cIn a year where we have all tried to give to others and to help this is a great way to continue. “<\/p>\n
This season’s program runs every day Monday, January 18, 2021<\/strong>This gives the residents enough time before they drag their tree into a park.<\/p>\nThe regular admission price for the weekend and the holiday gate does not apply to recyclers. So there is no excuse for not doing the right thing. There is a limit of two trees per vehicle, artificial trees are not accepted, and utility vehicles or garbage trucks are not allowed.<\/p>\n
Hours vary; Call the park of your choice for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\nFern Forest Nature Center<\/span>201 Lyons Rd. South, Coconut Creek 33063; 954-357-5198<\/p>\nTradewinds Park & \u200b\u200bStables<\/span>3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek 33073; 954-357-8870<\/p>\nBrian Piccolo Sports Park & \u200b\u200bVelodrome<\/span>9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City 33024; 954-357-5150<\/p>\nCB Smith Park<\/span>900 N. Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines 33028; 954-357-5170<\/p>\nEasterlin Park<\/span>1000 NW 38th St., Oakland Park 33309; 954-357-5190<\/p>\nMarkham Park & \u200b\u200bfinish area<\/span>16001 W. State Rd. 84, Sunrise 33326; 954-357-8868<\/p>\nPlantation Heritage Park<\/span>1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation 33317; 954-357-5135<\/p>\nReverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park<\/span>2520 NW Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale 33311; 954-357-8801<\/p>\nNatural Area of \u200b\u200bthe Island of the Snake Warrior<\/span>3600 SW 62nd Ave., Miramar 33023; 954-357-8776<\/p>\nTreetop Park<\/span>3900 SW 100th Ave., Davie 33328; 954-357-5130<\/p>\nTY (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park<\/span>3300 N. Park Rd., Hollywood 33021; 954-357-8811<\/p>\nShow park view<\/span>4001 SW 142nd Ave., Davie 33330; 954-357-8898<\/p>\nWest Lake Park<\/span>1200 Sheridan St., Hollywood 33019; 954-357-5161<\/p>\nGet your news across to Parkland’s leading news source. Parkland Talk.<\/span><\/p>\nAuthor profile<\/h4>\n
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Sharon Aron Baron<\/span>
\nSharon Aron Baron is based in Parkland and is the editor of Talk Media. She has been reporting on Parkland News since 2012. Parkland Talk was founded to provide news, views, and entertainment to Parkland residents.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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