Ronni Hannaman
This year the official Capitol Grounds Christmas Tree will pass the lights to a younger tree. Shown here bidding farewell to the over 100 year old tree is the loyal Nevada State Buildings and Grounds crew giving a pat to this mighty tree. From left: Darin Huizer, David Van Ornum, Phil Nemanic and Michael Carpenter.

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Silver & Snowflakes: O Christmas Tree thank you for your service!

There are about 890 trees surrounding the immediate Capitol Building on Capitol Square and more than 4,200 trees throughout the entire 274-acre Capitol Grounds, but the most special tree of all is the capital Christmas tree.

• By By Ronni Hannaman
• November 28, 2021