“Cut Your Own” & fresh “Already Cut” Trees. Open to the public, the day after Thanksgiving. Cut your own tree (on lighted fields) or purchase fresh “already cut” trees available under a lighted and covered lot. Free Hot Chocolate, Free Marshmallows at the Bonfire, Free Tree Shaking & Tree Bundling. Free Greens with tree purchase. Free Wagon Rides on the weekends. Several years ago, an upscale New York City florist ordered 100 trees from Lenderink to place along the route of the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade…
While the attention generated by these “famous” trees is fun, Lenderink is more proud of the many contributions he and his family have been able to make to local organizations. Each year, non-profit groups such as Scouts and churches can buy product coupons from Lenderink’s, which they sell at a mark-up to their supporters. The group then keeps the mark-up amount. They also donate wreathes and other Christmas greenery to various school fund-raisers and raffles, and to area Christian radio stations… Besides their community involvement, the Lenderink’s have worked hard to make a visit to their tree farm a wonderful experience for families. The bonfire is always blazing, the hot chocolate is ready, and a wagon is available to take tree hunters to and from their search. Both the trails and the wagon are handicap accessible…”
The Rockford Squire, December 23, 1999