CANASTOTA — The Great Swamp Conservancy (GSC) of Canastota is hosting a list of Christmas-themed events as it gears up for the holidays with its annual Christmas tree and repurposed Christmas decor sale.

This year’s event will take place Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Great Swamp Conservancy grounds, 8375 N. Main St.

The Canaan evergreens for sale are a cross between balsam and Fraser trees, offering long lasting soft needles and fragrance of a balsam.

Guests can also stop by the GSC gift shop for unique presents including bird ornaments, nature items, bluebird nesting boxes, wood duck box, bat box, and bird/nature books along with GSC T-shirts, sweat shirts, hoodies, and hats.

Christmas decor both new and some slightly used will be available at bargain prices.

On Saturday, Dec. 3, only, there will be a children’s workshop and pictures with Santa from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For a fee of $5/child, children ages four and up can come and create up to five crafts of their choice that are gift worthy, with the help of an adult. Volunteers will be on hand to assist. Registration is not necessary.

Santa will be stopping by with the Swamp Snappers Camera Club to take pictures with children, family, and even the family dog. For a matted 5-inch by 7-inch photo the cost is $5 each or 2/$8. For information call 315-697-2950 or email greatswampconservancy@gmail.com. The Great Swamp Conservancy seeks to foster environmental, cultural and natural history education, promote outdoor recreation and preserve biological diversity and conserve and manage natural resources in the Oneida Lake and Lake Ontario watersheds.

It offers a variety of environmental programs for adults and children throughout the year. It features approximately 7 miles of trails, with a 900 foot board walk on the west side. Simpson Park has a catch and release fishing area for families to use at their own convenience. The Anne V. Pickard Overlook is an excellent viewing area for birdwatchers, especially during popular migration weeks. Visitors are welcome to walk the trails from dawn to dusk and picnic on the grounds. The GSC office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.