Sustainable Christmas tree sales

Salmonberry School will be selling Christmas trees this holiday season.

In an effort to make this fundraiser as sustainable as possible, the students have pledged to plant one new tree or native plant for every Christmas tree the school sells.

The students will be putting the school’s ethic of stewardship into action while raising funds for Salmonberry programming and bringing trees to the community.

Starting Thanksgiving weekend, Salmonberry will be selling freshly cut Douglas Firs and Noble Firs in a variety of sizes, from a family farm in Arlington. In addition, the school will be selling a limited number of “wild-crafted” island grown trees.

Trees will be available for purchase at the school, 867 North Beach Rd., Saturdays, 11 to 3 p.m. from Nov. 28 until Dec. 19, while supplies last.

Trees may also be purchased by pre-order before December 1. Ordering information is available at the Salmonberry website, salmonberryschool.org, or by calling 376-5111. In addition, orders may be placed outside Island Market on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 11 to 4.

On Jan. 6, Salmonberry will be offering a tree disposal service. Any Christmas tree that is free of tinsel and ribbon will be chipped and discarded for a modest donation.