Make an ornament
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The Forest Service is calling on Nevadans to craft thousands of handmade ornaments to decorate the Capitol Christmas Tree and accompanying smaller trees. This includes 3,500 brightly-colored ornaments, nine to twelve inches in size, that are weatherproof to withstand wind, rain, and snow. An additional 6,500 smaller ornaments, four to ten inches in size, will adorn the indoor trees and don’t need to be weatherproof.
The Humbold-Toiyabe and partners will host ornament-making events throughout the year. Look for an event or craft and submit an ornament on your own. Ideas for interpreting the 2025 theme include:
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Uniquely Nevada- capture the spirit of “Home Means Nevada”
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Iconic landscapes and special places in Nevada
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Multiple use and how Nevadans enjoy their public lands
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The wild plants, animals, and geology of Nevada
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Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl
Create your ornament using natural, recyclable, and repurposed materials. Don’t use sharp materials that could pose a danger or interfere with tree lighting. Ornaments may not include commercial logos or be divisive or offensive. Ornaments cannot be returned.
The deadline to submit ornaments is September 15, 2025. Drop them off at any Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest office or mail them to:
2025 Capitol Christmas Tree Ornaments
1536 South Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701
