When it’s time to say goodbye to the Christmas tree, give back to the community by getting it chipped at your local Tree Chipping event. Here’s our list for 2011-2012:

Vancouver:

• Local Lions Clubs Christmas Tree Chipping
  Saturday January 7 & Sunday January 8, at  Kits Beach parking lot (Cornwall & Arbutus) or Kerrisdale Ice Rink parking lot (East Blvd. North of 41st). By donation of cash or non-perishable food items benefiting local charities.
  Contact: 311 

West Vancouver:

• Ambleside Tiddly Cove Lions Club Chip Up
   Sunday January 9, at the entrance to Ambleside Park. By donation, benefiting local charities.
  Contact:604-925-7000

•  City of Surrey Annual Tree Chipping Service
  Sunday January 1, at Newton Athletic Park . By donation, proceeds benefiting the Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society.
  Contact: 604-590-7289

Delta:

• Lions Clubs of Delta Chipping Events
  Saturday January 7 & Sunday January 8, at Sungod Arena parking lot, Memorial Park and South Delta Rec Centre parking lot.  By donation, proceeds benefiting the local Lions Clubs.
  Contact: 604-946-4141

To find out more about your local tree chipping call your municipal hall.