— Photos by Claudia Ferro
Hopes are high for the students and staff at Somerville’s own Next Wave and Full Circle Alternative schools as they put together the 21st Annual Tree Lot Fundraiser in Foss Park.

The tree lot has provided a wonderful service for the students, the community, and the schools for over two decades.

The proceeds will go to supporting student scholarships, trips and behavioral management programs. The tree lot is operated entirely by teachers and students, who volunteer their time on evenings and weekends during the busy holiday season.

Not only is the Tree Lot a wonderful tradition spanning two decades, it is a combination of community service and hands on business training for the students – who have volunteered to sell trees and help their community at Foss Park – it’s a great learning experience for them and they are happy to keep the tips.

This year, students will unload more than 250 healthy trees raised by Wilson Farms in Lexington It is hoped hope you will take one home with you. It’s a great and festive way to support Somerville Public Schools.

Beautiful trees and decorative wreaths are being sold from December 2 until December 18 between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. during the week and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the weekends.

So come down to Foss Park at the corner of Broadway and McGrath Highway and pick out your tree, while helping Somerville students.

— Braden Moriarty