Boy Scouts of America Scout Troop 353 in the Redlands will sell Christmas trees again this year, beginning Black Friday at Meadowlark Garden Center, 2259 S. Broadway in Grand Junction.

This is the second year for this indoor tree lot for the troop and serves as its primary fundraiser for the year. All proceeds will support various scouting activities for troop members throughout the year.

“Every campout, every adventure, every Merit Badge Rally where a Scout works toward rank advancement has a cost associated with it. This fundraiser helps defray costs and in some cases zero them out,” BSA Troop 353 Scoutmaster Remi Galvan said.

The trees range in size from 3 feet to 12 feet tall in Noble, Nordmann and Douglas species. Pre-decorated wreaths will also be available, as will homemade baked goods. Shoppers will be treated to complimentary hot chocolate.

In addition to the main lot at Meadowlark Garden Center, a mobile popup lot will appear in other locations.

“Last year, we had some success bringing our trees to Orchard Mesa where there were no other tree lots nearby,” Galvan said. “We’re hoping to do that again this year, but locations haven’t yet been confirmed.”

The lot will feature trees ranging in size from 3 feet to 12 feet tall in Noble, Nordmann and Douglas species. Pre-decorated wreaths will also be available, as will homemade baked goods. Shoppers will be treated to complimentary hot chocolate.

Members of the military (active or retired) and first responders upon valid proof will receive a 10 percent discount.

The main lot opens Nov. 29 and the scheduled hours will be:

• Nov. 29 –  Dec. 1:  10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Dec. 4 – Dec. 6:  5 p.m. –  8 p.m.
• Dec. 7 – Dec. 8: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sales will continue until the items are sold out. Visit facebook.com/Troop353GJ for the latest information.

BSA Scout Troop 353 is sponsored by the Redlands Lions Club and meets in the Redlands every week. Troop 353 is Scout-led and Scout-run, providing Scouts with valuable experience in leadership, planning and organization.