(Niagara at large is pleased to post the following media release from the Niagara Parks Commission on this site. It highlights one of the Ontario-based Park Commission’s great annual events – coming to you in January when you might think there aren’t many fun things to do in the Parks. )
Send your Christmas Tree to the Curb and Give Back to the Environment
Niagara Falls, ON– What do you do with your Christmas tree once Christmas and New Year’s have passed? Come to the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and School of Horticulture on Sunday, January 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the annual Project Tree Cycle event.
Get out of the January cold at Niagara Park's Butterfly Conservancy. Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission.
The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) invites you to bring your own bag and shovel to collect FREE wood chips recycled from discarded Christmas trees. Christmas trees will be collected on Saturday, January 14 through the Regional Waste Program and NPC staff will mulch the trees on Sunday, January 15. The wood chip mulch will be available in the north end of the parking lot directly in front of the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and School of Horticulture.
Bring your whole family out for this special event! After collecting your free wood chips, come in from the cold to bask in the tropical warmth of the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory and take advantage of the special two for one admission being offered at the attraction that day between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (last ticket sold at 4:30 p.m.). Retail purchases of $25 or more before tax will also receive a 25% discount. Admission: $12.95 for Adults (13+) and $8.25 for Children (6-12). Prices do not include tax. Children five and under are FREE.
Your Christmas trees going back to mulch - a green plan for our earth. Photo courtesy of Niagara Parks Commission.
Winter is truly a special time at the grounds of the Botanical Gardens. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely walk to take in the winter form of plants, discover the student designed winter displays found throughout the gardens, visit the ornamental bird collection (aviary) or watch the many different species of birds as they fly in and out of the Niagara Gorge.
The Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, School of Horticulture and the Butterfly Conservatory are located at 2565 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario. The Niagara Parks Commission is an Agency of the Government of Ontario. It is the NPC’s mission to protect the natural and cultural heritage along the Niagara River for the enjoyment of visitors while remaining financially self-sufficient.
A Christmas tree fact sheet is attached. For more information, visit www.niagaraparks.com .
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