FRANKFORT (12/16/25) — Used Christmas trees can have another life after the holiday season. Natural trees donated to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources “Christmas for the Fishes” tree recycling program can give a home to fish in many Kentucky lakes in the coming year. This annual program uses evergreens donated after the holiday season to create underwater habitats that help fish thrive. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife will be accepting evergreen trees from December 26th through January 16th at over thirty locations across the state. Locally, the drop off is at the North Fork Boat Ramp Parking Lot off Highway 259. Trees should be real, not artificial, and should be free of lights, garland and decorations. Limbs, wreaths, brush or other plants will not be accepted.
