Call Today to Be Part of Festival of Trees At EEC in Basking Ridge

Want to be part of the annual Festival of Trees at Somerset County's Environmental Education Center in Basking Ridge? Well, call the EEC as soon as possible with your idea for a (non-perishable artificial) tree display.
 
The EEC was calling out for last-minute participants on Monday on Twitter and on Facebook.

There still are some spots left for individuals or groups to bring decorated trees to the Festival of Trees. Call Christa 908-766-2489 ext 337 or email her at cwood@scparks.org for details, the EEC's Facebook Page says.

The fun, non-denominational Festival of Trees again will take place in December at The Environmental Education Center at 190 Lord Stirling Road, according to an earlier announcement. 

During the month of December, the EEC building will be decorated with a remarkable display of festive holiday trees, designed and decorated by individuals, local groups, and businesses.

Tree set-up begins on Sunday, Dec. 1, to be completed by the end of the day on Tuesday, Dec. 3, according to information from the EEC.  

The event opens to the public for viewing beginning on Friday Dec. 6 and remains open seven-days-a week until Sunday Dec. 29; with the exception of Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25. Visiting hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Trees are scheduled to be taken down beginning Sunday, Dec. 29, 5 to 7 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 30, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., or as individually scheduled. 

Wood said inquiries should be sent to her email at cwood@scparks.org or voice mail messages can be left at 908-766-2489, ext 337.