Christmas Tree Shopping In The North Kingstown Area? Here's A Local Guide

North Kingstown, RI — As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most beloved holiday traditions in 2020, it could still be possible to take your family on a hunt for the right Christmas tree — and do it safely.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are purchased each year across America, and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 U.S. states. During this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic to ensure patrons can take home their perfect tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

Tree lot operators and choose-and-cut farms "must protect the health and safety of their employees, provide customers with the confidence they need so they can enjoy selecting a tree without risk and demonstrate to state and local officials they are conducting business responsibly," the the National Christmas Tree Association wrote on its website this year.

In fact, the association has created a 2020 guide including recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow. The guide advises sellers to frequently sanitize items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas.

Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? Here's a selection of great local farms within driving distance of North Kingstown.

• Yetter Road Christmas Tree Farm
• Big John Leyden's Tree Farm
• Leyden Farm Vineyard & Winery
• Fraser Orchard and Tree Farm
• Mike's Tree Farm
• Pachet Brook Farm
• Henry's Christmas Tree Farm
• Sweet Berry Farm
• Lockwood Christmas Tree Farm
• Greene Christmas Tree Farm

Want to get the most out of your real Christmas tree? It can take a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few things to remember, according to the National Christmas Tree Association:

• What to know about fake Christmas trees
• Knowing the different types of real Christmas trees
• Tips on selecting a real tree
• Caring for your tree
• Christmas tree safety
• How to recycle your tree