Looking For An Environmental Way To Get Rid Of Your Christmas Tree? Give It To Hungry Goats

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  How about giving it as a natural dewormer for goats and cows instead of throwing it away?

  
  via CBC News

  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.

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  One of the locations accepting old Christmas trees is The Crowley Museum and Nature Center in Sarasota, Florida which uses all parts of the recycled trees they receive, according to the outlet.

  
  via ptleader

   "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.  

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  The Philly Goat Project will also host a tree-cycling to help you bid farewell to your beloved Christmas tree in a fun and generous way.

  
  via phillymag

  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. 

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  So If you know of a farm or rescue near you that cares for goats, it's worth calling to see if their hungry tenants might be interested in noshing on your tree and prolonging your holiday cheer.

  
  via pghcitypaper

  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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