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Georgetown’s Goats to Go is having its Seventh Annual Christmas Tree Drop-off, with goats snacking on green Yuletide leftovers, to benefit Emmaus of Haverhill.
Residents are asked to drop off their Christmas trees Saturday, Jan. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Great Rock Farm, 201 Pond St., Georgetown, and see the livestock enjoy trees. The farm explains goats, sheep, llama and chickens love Christmas trees.
“They’ll nibble, rub and play with the trees, which offer sensory stimulation in the cold months. While trees don’t replace hay and feed for our goats, they add excitement to the farm animals’ day. Goats’ rumens—bacterial ‘furnaces’ within their digestive system—help keep them warm through winter as they break down food into energy,” the farmers say.
Trees must be tinsel and ornament-free and not be treated with fire retardant material. There will be live music by Lee Biddle from 9:30 to 11 a.m., merchandise tables and concessions.
There is a reservation fee of $5 per carload and suggested donation of $20 per family or tree. Cash or checks may be used on arrival or Venmo is available in advance. Checks may be made out to Emmaus, a Haverhill-based charity helping adults and children transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency.