Here are a few options to donate your Christmas tree to support habitat restoration, beach resiliency, and other causes that benefit our fisheries in the long run. Be sure to get in touch with the groups organizing to know when and where its appropriate to bring your tree and what kind of trees are accepted.

Rhode Island – Trees for Trout

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management & Rhode Island chapter of Trout Unlimited have partnered together for the ‘Trees for Trout’ habitat restoration program which uses donated Christmas trees to improve habitat for trout and other aquatic species.

Learn more here: RI DEM Website

New York – Strengthen Dunes Against Beach Erosion

The Long Island Beach Buggy Association hosts an annual event called Operation Christmas tree, which collects trees to be buried in the dunes to help strengthen them against erosion.

Learn more here: LIBBA Website

New Jersey – Living Shoreline Project

The American Littoral Society is collecting trees for use at their Slade Dale Sanctuary living shoreline project.

Learn more here: Littoral Society Website

Virginia – Fish Habitat

Donate your tree to create fish habitat in Hungry Mother and Fairy Stone lakes by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, Grand Valley State students, and park staff.

Learn more here: Virginia DCR Website