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Scots Pine Christmas Tree Spectacular (Boreal Ecology Centre, MB)

December 2 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm CST

‘Twas the season for A Rocha, so spry and so grand,
With a mission for nature, they had quite the plan.
In the heart of Manitoba, where pines did entwine,
They’d host a tree harvest, a festive design.

Come enjoy a hot beverage, the trails, a campfire, and a chance to cut down your own Christmas tree!

Why are we doing this? Scots pine are an introduced species in Manitoba. They were previously brought here for erosion control and… you guessed it, Christmas trees!

Help us clear the Boreal Ecology Centre of these trees that don’t belong, making room for native species, and in the process, take home your very own tree.

    • Option 1 – Bring your own saw
    • Option 2 – We saw for you
      • nets, straps, or ropes not provided
    • $20 suggested donation (please bring cash or cheque)
    • Contact us here if you have any questions.

Sign up for your slot below. Please select one ticket per group (you’ll be able to let us know how many will be coming in your group as you register):

Congrats, you read to the bottom of this post. Enjoy this poem that ChatGPT wrote for us:

‘Twas the season for A Rocha, so spry and so grand,
With a mission for nature, they had quite the plan.
In the heart of Manitoba, where pines did entwine,
They’d host a tree harvest, a festive design.
Zoe, Scott, and Graham, a trio so keen,
Led the charge for conservation, a sight to be seen.
They aimed to remove Scots pines, introduced, not right,
From the forest they cherished, in the soft winter’s light.
With axes and saws, they ventured that day,
To save the woodlands in their very own way.
The trees, tall and sturdy, once strangers in sight,
Would now serve as Christmas joy, oh, what a delight!
As the snow gently fell, like a soft, downy wing,
They worked side by side, as carolers sing.
With laughter and chatter, their spirits ran high,
For a greener tomorrow, beneath the vast sky.
The pine trees they felled, a holiday cheer,
Decking halls and homes, spreading festive good cheer.
But A Rocha knew best, their cause was just right,
To protect the wild spaces, both day and by night.
With hearts full of hope and the forest set free,
They celebrated their work, ‘neath the Christmas tree.
A Rocha Manitoba, in their mission so bright,
May your holidays be merry, and your conservation take flight!
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