“Talk” to an Indiana DNR Christmas Tree Expert on Facebook, Dec. 5

Indiana Department of Natural Resources 11.28.12

Facebook followers of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources can “talk” online with Forest Education Director Sam Carman about Christmas trees on Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 2-3 p.m., on the DNR’s Facebook wall.

Participants will learn how to choose a fresh Indiana Christmas tree and keep it fresh throughout the holidays. Followers will be able to ask questions online during the hour-long chat.

Future topics, instructions on how to join a conversation on Facebook, and commenting guidelines are posted at dnr.IN.gov/7315.htm.

To join a chat, go to the DNR’s Facebook wall, facebook.com/INdnr, and click “like” (if you aren’t already a “friend”).

Participants may begin typing in questions during the time slot. The DNR expert will answer questions as time allows.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is the agency of the U.S. state of Indiana charged with maintaining natural areas such as state parks, state forests, recreation areas, etc. There are many divisions within the DNR and each has a specific role. The DNR is not only responsible for maintaining resource areas but also manages Indiana's fish and wildlife, reclaims coal mine ground, manages forested areas, aids in the management of wildlife on private lands, enforces Indiana's conservation laws, and many other duties not named here. According to the department's website, their mission is "to protect, enhance, preserve, and wisely use natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education."