Forest office open Saturday for Christmas tree permits

This Saturday, the Deschutes National Forest will open their Bend office between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to give fourth-graders an opportunity to redeem their free Christmas tree permit.

The free permits are part of the “Every Kid in a Park” program, a national initiative to help kids and their families explore public lands. The extended hours will be offered at the 63095 Deschutes Market Road, Bend, OR 97701 location.

In order to collect their free permit both fourth graders and an adult must be present. Students must present a valid paper voucher printed from the “Every Kid in a Park” website found here: https://everykidinapark.gov/. Only one free tree permit is allowed per fourth grader.

Fourth graders with their voucher and adult, as well as, the general public can also pick up their Christmas tree permits at any Forest Service office during normal business hours.

For more information, please contact the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District at (541) 383-5300.