Various locations across the Capital Region are hosting free tree-chipping events throughout January. Donate to local charities and make sure your Christmas tree is recycled responsibly.
Know of another tree-chipping event? Send the details, including where to find more information, to . Be sure to put 'tree chipping' in the subject line.CENTRAL SAANICH Cenntenial Park, on Hovey Road off Wallace Drive. Jan. 4-5 and Jan. 11-12, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The rest of the time the trees can be dropped off with a donation box on site. Hosted by the Central Saanich Lions Club. The trees will be chipped and used on municipal park trails. COLWOOD Colwood Fire Hall, 3215 Metchosin Rd.
, Jan. 4-5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. By donation to the Colwood Colwood Volunteer Firefighter’s Association. ESQUIMALT Archie Browning Sports Centre Parking Lot, 1151 Esquimalt Rd. Jan. 4-5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. By donation to the Compassionate Resource Warehouse. LANGFORD Westshore Town Centre, Jan. 4-5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. By donation to Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan. Slegg Lumber, 1210 Childlow Connector. Jan. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tree chipping and bottle drive, by donation to Juan de Fuca Search and Rescue. NORTH SAANICH North Saanich firehall 986 Wain Rd. Jan. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. By donation to Santas Anonymous. Bouncy castle for the kids (weather permitting), a barbecue with hot dogs, hot chocolate and coffee, and firetruck rides, plus a no-sort bottle drive. Tree collection in Sidney and North Saanich available for a minimum $20 donation to Santas Anonymous. Call 250-656-1931 any time for pickup. North Saanich Firehall #2, 1665 McTavish Rd. Jan. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. OAK BAY Firefighters Park (behind the firehall) 1703 Monterey Ave. Jan. 4-5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. By donation to the Oak Bay High bursary program. Hosted by Oak Bay firefighters. Windsor Park, by the rose garden. Jan. 4-5 and Jan. 11-12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. By donation. Hosted by the Castaway Wanderers Rugby Club. SAANICH Saanich Community Living Victoria, 3861 Cedar Hill Cross Rd. Jan. 11-12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. By donation; cash, debit and credit accepte
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