2020 Christmas Tree Season COVID-19 Preparedness Plan 

Lengthy but please read all for Important 2020 Changes

The Zema’s Nursery Christmas tree season has changes in place to provide a safe and healthy shopping experience for our customers, and a safe and appropriate workplace for our staff during this pandemic. Our operating process has been reworked for all with the goal of mitigating potential transmission of COVID 19, and having a safe environment.   

We are working to follow safety precaution guidelines from the Governor, health authorities including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the CDC), the NYS Agriculture Department, the Christmas Tree Farmers Association of New York, and other advisement resources pertinent to our industry. Note all policies and plans are subject to change at any time as needed and new information is made available. Per the CDC, people of any age especially those with any underlying medical conditions may be at risk for severe illness from Coronavirus; so always evaluate your own risk. Even people showing no symptoms can spread Coronavirus if infected.  Any interaction with the public can pose an elevated risk of exposure.  We must all do our best to help protect one another.  

IMPORTANT COVID-19 Preparedness Details

Read carefully for new processes in place and precautions required per guidelines

• Large selection “Grab & Go” Pre-cut trees All pre-tagged, pre-drilled, ready to go with minimal handling
• Open 6 days a week to help facilitate social distancing
• Choose & Cut field only open by reservation & with specific limitations for safety mandates and to control guest flow. Restrictions apply see details
• No wagon rides to maintain 6’ social distancing
• Customers must tie and secure trees to their vehicles themselves to transport trees as per our insurance regulations and Corona virus precautions we regretfully cannot tie your trees to your vehicle. Twine will be provided and containers are sanitized between customers.
• No pets are permitted to accompany you per NYS COVID-19 safety precaution guidelines
• Curbside pickups available for Pre-Cut trees, Wreaths, & Gift Certificates  – Phone us at 518.733-5868 during business hours to order, pre-pay & schedule pickup. 
• Reduced retail footprint – no entry to shop; plus no cocoa, no warm-up area, no porta-potty all to facilitate distancing
• Hand Sanitizers available at key spots
• Social Distancing required by all 
• Masks required to be worn by everyone on premises 
• Distanced parking spaces marked, per protocols for reduced historical volume
• Altered one way paths marked to assist with distancing
• Credit Cards only to minimize contact

BEFORE VISITING US PLEASE NOTE

If you feel unwell or have any COVID-19 symptoms or were recently exposed to others with COVID-19, or traveled anywhere under current travel advisories and should be quarantining, follow those guidelines: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory and do not visit at this time. 

• We recommend our Pre-cut “Grab & Go” premium trees for less handling required
• No wagon rides available and current field visits to cut your tree are restricted to reservations  only– so book ahead.  See conditions below. Phone us at 518.733-5868 during business hours to make a reservation. 
• No dogs allowed for 2020 as current COVID-19 safety precaution guidelines do not permit dogs or other pets to accompany you.
• Know your plan to secure and transport your tree home.  Bring a truck if possible, (or a friend with one); as we are not able to assist with this.  Also view helpful videos on-line done by others, with many tips on properly tying a Christmas tree to your vehicle, i.e. Youtube.
• NOTE:  We are open 6 days a week as visiting during off-peak times may assist with social distancing.
• Be sure to read all Preparedness Details above