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Historic Tree Nearly 200 Years Old to be Cut Down at the White House Over Safety Concerns

Tuesday, April 1 by AP

By: AP via Scripps NewsA tree that's nearly two centuries old will be removed from the White House grounds because it's deteriorating, President Donald Trump said Sunday.The southern magnolia stands near the curved portico on the south side of the building. It's where foreign leaders are often welcomed for ceremonial visits, and where the president... Read More.

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING

Tuesday, January 7 by Ponca City Now

What do you do with that Christmas tree once your Holiday is over? Well, how about bringing it to the Christmas Tree Recycling area. This unique recycling opportunity is located on West Prospect Avenue across the street from the Recycling Center.Beginning December 23, 2024, the Christmas Tree Recycling area will be open for the... Read More.

Christmas Tree Farms Open For The Season, Provide Festive Fun Across Oklahoma

Monday, December 2 by Ponca City Now

Oklahoma families looking for the perfect Christmas tree have plenty of options, as local farms offer fresh-cut trees and holiday experiences. Tree farms across the state are opening for the season, inviting visitors to create lasting memories. Guests can choose from a variety of tree types, either cutting their own or selecting from pre-cut options. Several... Read More.

Guardian Angel Gift Tree from Heather Cannon Honda

Thursday, November 16 by Lyman James

Christmas Tree Recycling Area is Open Now

Wednesday, December 28 by Lyman James

The Christmas Tree Recycling area is open for the drop-off of Christmas trees. The Christmas Tree Recycling area will close on January 22, 2023 and the old Christmas trees will be turned into mulch for gardening and landscape usage. The mulch will be available free to the public, and those interested will need to bring... Read More.

Christmas Tree Recycling Drop Off Starts Dec. 22

Monday, December 12 by Lyman James

If you’ve got a real Christmas tree this year, be sure to take advantage of Ponca City’s Christmas Tree Recycling Program. You can drop trees off starting December 22nd across the street from the drop-off Recycling Center on West Prospect Avenue. Be sure to remove all lights and ornaments from the tree before dropping it... Read More.

Christmas tree recycling opening up in Ponca City

Wednesday, December 22 by Lyman James

What do you do with that Christmas tree once your Holiday is over? Well, how about bringing it to the Christmas Tree Recycling area. This unique recycling opportunity is located across the street from the drop-off Recycling Center located on west Prospect Avenue.Beginning December 22, 2021, the Christmas Tree Recycling area will be open... Read More.

Gusty winds cause tree to fall on home in Tonkawa

Friday, October 29 by Lyman James

Gusty winds that effected the area Thursday caused a tree to fall onto a Tonkawa home. Home owner Brad Smith said he wasn’t home when the tree hit the home. Smith is now searching for a tree removal service and is still not sure of his roof will collapse. Winds for Friday are forecasted to be... Read More.

Ponca City Refinery partners with City of Ponca City to create new tree farm

Thursday, July 29 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Refinery has partnered with the City of Ponca City to create a new tree farm. Two-hundred saplings were recently planted and include oak, maple, elm, and Chinese pistache to begin the new tree farm for the city. This project began in 2020 when Park & Rec Director Eric Newell and Phillips 66... Read More.

Ponca City Parks and Recreation developing tree farm

Monday, July 12 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Parks and Recreation Is very excited to be developing their very own tree farm in Ponca City! They are going to replace the urban forest at a fraction of the cost of buying mature trees! Ponca City Parks and Recreation wants to give a huge thanks to Phillips 66 for their... Read More.

Arbor Day Foundation Names Ponca City Tree City USA

Tuesday, March 16 by Lyman James

Ponca City, Oklahoma was named a 2020 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.Ponca City achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least... Read More.

Ponca City’s Residential Ice Storm Tree Debris Only Collection working section’s 21 and 16

Thursday, February 25 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City’s Residential Ice Storm Tree Debris Only Collection is on-going. There is no fee for this service. Crews are using a Limb Removal Pick Up Order that has been created to remove debris as efficiently and safely as possible, while working thru each of the 21 sections identified for collection... Read More.