Local farms offer u-cut, we-cut Christmas trees

For many people, shopping for Christmas trees in Whatcom County begins around Thanksgiving. To help, here is the Herald’s annual list of u-cut and we-cut tree farms.

Permits are available through Dec. 24 to cut Christmas trees in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Cutting areas are within national forest lands in the eastern part of Skagit and Whatcom counties, among others.

As part of the national Every Kid in a Park initiative, the U.S. Forest Service announced that all fourth-graders are eligible for a free holiday tree permit from Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest through Dec. 24.

Every Kid in a Park is a national effort to encourage children to visit national parks, forests and public lands. In November and December, the Forest Service is promoting winter recreation on national forests, holiday tree permits, and the annual Capitol Christmas Tree campaign.

For students to receive a free tree permit, they must present a valid paper voucher printed from the Every Kid in a Park website. Step 1: Visit www.everykidinapark.gov and follow instructions to obtain the paper voucher. Step 2: Print out the voucher. Step 3: Bring the voucher to a Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest office to claim the free permit.

Maps and information about cutting areas are provided where permits are sold at ranger stations and public service centers. Cash, credit cards and checks are accepted at Forest Service stations. The Glacier station accepts only cash and checks. Forest Service offices are closed Thanksgiving Day, and might close early Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve; call ahead for hours.

Glacier Public Service Center, Mount Baker Highway, Glacier, 360-599-2714. Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Mt. Baker Ranger Station, 810 Highway 20, Sedro-Woolley, 360-856-5700, ext. 515. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays. Special hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 28, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12.

Tree farms listed below are in Bellingham unless otherwise indicated. Be sure to call ahead, because inclement weather and other factors can affect business hours.

▪ Alpine Meadows Tree Farm

3585 Highway 9, Deming

360-595-1019, alpinemeadowstreefarm.com

Nov. 27-Dec. 19, 9 a.m. to dusk, closed Sundays

U-cut, pre-cut and live potted trees, Douglas, grand, Fraser, noble, Nordmann, wreaths, garland, holly, cones. Saws and kneepads provided. Tree-shaking, bailing and loading available. Hot chocolate, coffee.

▪ BelleWood Acres

6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden

360-318-7720 bellewoodfarms.com

Nov. 28-Dec. 24, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. daily

Locally grown trees from Alpine Meadows Christmas Tree Farm in Deming; noble, Douglas, grand.

▪ Carlson Trees

3010 Douglas Road, Ferndale

360-384-3376, 360-739-8309

Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 2-20, noon-dusk

U-cut and we-help-cut.

▪ Fullner Christmas Tree Farm

3783 E. Hoff Road Everson

360-592-5820, fullnerchristmastreefarm.com

Thanksgiving-Dec. 24, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily

Grand, Douglas, Colorado spruce, Nordmann, Fraser, noble, Norway spruce, Concolor, Scotch pine. U-cut and pre-cut. Free scavenger hunt. Hot drinks, candy canes, dog bones. Raffle. Saw use, tie material. Photo ops, restrooms. Shake and bag (small fee), gift shop.

▪ Grandpa’s Tree Farm

1080 Van Dyk Road, Lynden

360-961-1917

Nov. 27, Dec. 5-6, Dec.12-13, 9 a.m.-noon. Pre-cut: Nov. 27-Dec. 24, dawn to dusk daily

U-cut and we-cut Noble, blue spruce, Douglas, Fraser. Take advantage of overgrown Christmas tree farm that still has quality trees. Size range: 7 to 30 feet.

▪ Kelly Road Christmas Trees

1129 E. Kelly Road

360-510-9198, kellyrdtreefarm.com

Nov. 27-Dec. 18, 9 a.m-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays

U-cut and we-cut noble, grand, Fraser. Gift shop, treats for children. Help with securing Christmas tree to vehicle. Hand saws provided, outdoor restroom.

▪ Manthey’s Christmas Treeland

773 W. Axton Road

360-384-0522, http://christmas-treeland.com

Nov. 27-Dec. 23, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm daily.

U-cut and we-cut Douglas, Nordmann, grand, Canaan, pine, Norway spruce. Free coffee, hot chocolate, spiced cider, cookies, candy canes. Tree baling and twine for tying trees. Saws provided.

▪ Misty Meadows Farm

6197 Everson Goshen Road, Everson

360-312-3554, mistymeadowsfarm.com

Nov. 27-Dec. 23, dawn to dusk daily

Certified organic, naturally formed u-cut trees. Any size: $30.

▪ Noon Road Trees

7188 Noon Road, Everson

360-354-8689, noonroadtrees.com

Nov. 27-Dec. 6, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m.-dark or until stock for the season runs out.

U-cut Canaan, Douglas, Fraser, grand, noble, Colorado blue, Norway and White spruce, Western white pine. Saws, twine, carts for hauling tree. Candy canes.

▪ Ol’ Man Miller’s U-Cut

2570 Brown Road, Ferndale

360-384-5120

Nov. 27-Dec. 24, 10 a.m.-dusk daily

Noble, Nordmann, $35 any size. Saws. Candy canes.

▪ Pete Pederson’s Christmas Trees

4035 Mount Baker Highway, Everson

360-296-6811

Nov. 27-Dec. 23, 9 a.m.-dusk daily

U-cut and pre-cut Noble, grand, Douglas. Saws, twine. Cookies, candy canes, hot apple cider. Delivery and set up of your tree (call for prices).

▪ Red Mountain Tree Farm

Milepost 24 on Mount Baker Highway, between Kendall and Maple Falls

360-599-1765

Nov. 27-Dec. 23, 10 a.m.-dusk daily

U-cut, fresh pre-cut, some potted live trees; noble, Nordmann, grand, blue spruce, Fraser, Douglas, pine. Saws, kneeling mats, twine. Wreaths, garlands, ornaments, lights, stands. Candy canes, dog treats. Portable restroom. Free baling and shaking, help hauling and loading.

▪ Rivers’ Edge U-Cut Christmas Tree Farm

4773 Deming Road, Deming

360-592-5220, Riversedgeucut.com

Nov. 27-Dec 24, 9 a.m.-dark daily

U-cut noble, grand, Fraser, Nordmann. Pre-cut Douglas. Live trees, garlands, wreaths, swags, holly. Tree stands, tree waterers. Saws, kneepads, twine, Coffee Café, candy canes. Trees brought in from the field. Wagon rides Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 12-13

▪ Schickler Lane tree farm

5775 Schickler Lane

360-398-9196

Nov. 27-Dec. 23, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily (call first)

Pre-cut Noble, grand, Colorado blue spruce, Concolor, others. All trees $10. Bring materials to tie down your tree

▪ Shady Pond Tree Farm

3289 H Street Road, Blaine

360-332-2489

Nov. 27-Dec. 23, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; tree lot at Pizza Factory, 738 Peace Portal Drive, Blaine, Dec. 1-23, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily

U-cut noble, Nordmann, grand, Canaan, Shasta, blue and Norway spruce. Saws, tree shaker. Wreaths, candy canes.

▪ Sisters Christmas Tree Farm

3771 Valley Highway 9, Deming

360-739-4651, 360-592-5614

Nov. 27-Dec. 20, noon-5 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays

U-cut Nordmann, Norway spruce, blue spruce, Douglas. Wreaths. Hot chocolate, apple cider, homemade cookies, warm fire, Porta-Potty. Saws, tree wrap, twine.

▪ Small’s Northwest Evergreens

6480 Northwest Drive, Ferndale

360-393-9039, 360-384-0438, Facebook

Nov. 27-Dec. 20, 9 a.m.-dusk daily

U-cut Douglas fir $20, grand fir $25, noble and Nordmann fir $40, pre-cut noble $40. Wreaths, crosses, swags. Tree-bailing, saws, kneeling pads. Popcorn, candy canes, hot spiced cider, coffee. Gift shop. Feed the ducks.

▪ Stoney Ridge Farm

2092 Van Dyk Road, Everson

360-966-3919, stoneyridgefarm.com

Nov. 27-Dec. 12, noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays.

U-cut and pre-cut noble, Nordmann, Fraser, Douglas. Saws, shaking, baling. Wreaths, boughs, garlands. Doughnuts. Coffee and hot chocolate with purchase. See animal nativity with Moses the camel.

▪ Tom’s U-Cut Trees

4204 Hoff Road

360-756-9473

Nov. 27-Dec. 20, 9 a.m.-dusk Friday, Saturday, Sunday

U-cut Douglas fir, grand fir. $30 any tree; saws provided, kneepads, twine, cocoa

▪ Triple E Farms

5607 Elder Road, Ferndale

360-380-4549

Nov. 27–Dec. 20, Monday-Friday, 3 p.m.-dusk; Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-dusk (open at 9 a.m. Nov. 27)

U-cut Douglas fir $25, noble fir $30. Handsaws. Candy canes. Wreaths. Limited selection Douglas fir over 10 feet tall.

▪ Vedder’s Edge Tree Farm

5569 Rock Road, Sumas

360-510-9129, veddersedgetreefarm.com

Nov. 27-Dec. 20, Friday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; call for appointment during the week.

U-cut and we-cut Nordmann, noble, Fraser, 4-12 feet. Photos with Boris the carved bear. Saws, pads, wheelbarrows. Cocoa, cookies. Décor, wreaths, swags. Scavenger hunt for kids.

▪ Westergreen Christmas Trees

4800 South Pass Road, Sumas

360-966-3605

Nov. 25-Dec. 24, daylight hours daily

U-cut noble, grand, Douglas. Small Christmas tree patch with easy family access.

This story was originally published November 21, 2015 at 4:00 AM with the headline "Local farms offer u-cut, we-cut Christmas trees."