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Tree chosen from Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest to be 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest announced that a 53-foot red fir from the Carson Ranger District has been selected to represent Nevada as the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Jim Kaufmann, Executive Director of Capitol Grounds and Arboretum at the Architect of the Capitol, selected the tree from nine candidates identified by Forest Service staff…
84 Lumber Sponsors 2025 US Capitol Christmas Tree
For the first time in history, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, affectionately known as “The People’s Tree,” will come from the state of Nevada. In celebration of this milestone, 84 Lumber, the presenting sponsor of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree since 2022, unveiled its $100,000 sponsorship at a public celebration in Las Vegas, drawing state…
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Unveils U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Logo
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest has unveiled the logo for the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, highlighting the project’s theme, “Starry Skies to Neon Lights: Spirit of the Silver State.” The logo showcases the first U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from a national forest in Nevada. Developed by Reno’s Stan Can Design,…
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Celebrates Silver State Spirit with Capitol Christmas Tree Theme
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is excited to announce the theme for the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree: Starry Skies to Neon Lights—Spirit of the Silver State. For the first time, “The People’s Tree” will be harvested here in Nevada, decorated by Nevadans and transported to our nation’s capital for the…
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest to provide 2025 US Capitol Christmas Tree
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is proud to announce that it has been selected to provide the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in 2025. This will mark the first time the United States Forest Service will harvest the tree from the Humboldt-Toiyabe and the state of Nevada.
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes one of the most cherished traditions in the nation’s capital—the lighting of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the West Front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol will shine brightly as the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is illuminated…
Lynden Selected as 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Carrier
Known for its long history of reliable freight transportation from Alaska to the continental U.S., Lynden has been selected to transport the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. The journey will begin in the Tongass National Forest, travel across the United States, making stops to connect and share the experience with…
Alaska’s National Forests announce the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Whistlestop Tour from Alaska to Washington, D.C.
The Tongass and Chugach National Forests, nonprofit partner Society of American Foresters and presenting sponsor 84 Lumber, are excited to announce the eleven locations of the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Whistlestop Tour, starting in Alaska’s “First City,” Ketchikan.
2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree celebration begins in Wrangell, stops in Ketchikan
The harvest celebration for the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree tour will happen this month in Wrangell, followed by the first Whistlestop Tour event in Ketchikan. These are the only two Alaskan events before the “Peoples Tree” begins its 4000-mile journey to Washington, D.C.
We Did It! 10,000 Ornaments Raised for 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
We have officially reached our goal of 10,000 ornaments, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU! From students to community organizations —your creativity and spirit helped us to reach this incredible milestone.
Thank You To Our 2025 Sponsors
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