Boulder County Parks & Open Space staff will be conducting a random drawing of 100 permits for residents to cut their own lodgepole pine trees at Reynolds Ranch Open Space, 11212 Magnolia Road. in Nederland, on Saturday, December 4, and Sunday, December 5. Entries are due by Sunday, November 14, at midnight.

Those interested may enter to be eligible to purchase one $20 permit. Each date will be divided into two time slots, one morning (9-11 a.m.) and one afternoon (1-3 p.m.), 25 permits for each time slot. The permit holders will be assigned a specific date and time, and the sessions will be held regardless of weather.

The tree cutting will be limited to designated areas on Reynolds Ranch Open Space as the purpose of this opportunity is to thin lodgepole pine trees in specific areas.

Permit holders will need to supply all materials needed to cut and securely transport the tree on their vehicle. Please visit the website for more details on requirements.

Important Dates

November 14 (midnight): Deadline to enter random drawing

November 15: All entrants notified whether or not they were granted a permit

November 28 (midnight): Deadline to purchase $20 permit

November 29: Waitlist notified of any available permits

December 4 & 5: Time to cut Christmas trees!

For more information and to enter the drawing, please visit boco.org/ChristmasTrees.