These are truly green trees and are grown organically
Written by ABC AUDIO on November 26, 2022
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL — For 22 years the Palos Lions Club has brought the Christmas spirit into Palos homes by selling high quality, affordable trees to area residents. Now through Dec. 11 (or until they sell out of trees) the Lions will operate a tree lot at 12650 S. Harlem Ave. Palos Heights.
The hours for the lot are noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 10 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The trees were cut a week ago by a local farmer near Green Bay, WI, who has been growing them for the Palos Lions for the past several years.
“The trees were so fresh they still had snow on them from Wisconsin,” Palos Lions Club member Dennis Hyker said. “These are truly green trees and are grown organically without chemical pesticides or fertilizers.”
The Palos Lions are offering Frasers and balsam trees from 4 to 6 feet tall, for $45. They also have Douglas fir trees up to 16 feet for someone who wants to fill up their great room with a giant tree, priced at $100.
“Just keep them in water and give them a fresh cut before you bring them into the house,” Hyker said. “Our tree last year lasted until mid-January. There are free trees individually cut for the Palos Lions.”..........................................................................................................
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The annual Christmas tree sale is the Palos Lions biggest fundraiser of the year. The lot is operated entirely by volunteers and all proceeds are donated to local charities and individuals facing financial hardship. The Lions also contribute to their regular charities supporting the blind and visually impaired.
Some of the local charities the 73-year-old club has supported include the Center of Palos Park, Crisis Center, Special Olympics Illinois, Christmas food gift cards, Together We Cope Food Pantry, Heartland Service Dogs, local high school scholarships, Kruse’s Krew and Ukrainian support funds.
“We literally just give the money away,” Hyker said. “Every dime we make goes to local charities.”
In addition to trees, the Palos Lions are selling fresh wreaths, and are one of the few venues around the south suburbs that are carrying 40-inch wreaths. All of the club’s greenery sells out in a few weeks, are competitively priced.
