Christmas Fir Trees in Pots at FIT: Treat Yourself and Support Nature

The Faculty of Information Technology BUTis joining the traditional Brno charity event Christmas Fir Trees in Pots organized by the Veronica Foundation for the first time this year. Students and staff can purchase a small Christmas tree that won’t end up as waste after the holidays — instead, it can be planted back in the forest in spring.

The sale at FIT will take place on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, from 10:00 to 12:00 (or until 14:00 depending on interest) at the entrance to Building A.

The trees are approximately 40 cm tall seedlings of silver fir, grown in the nurseries of the Masarykův les Křtiny. The price is 169 CZK, and each tree comes with care instructions and information about the joint spring planting, which will take place on 21 March 2026 near the Křtiny Arboretum. Payment can be made in cash or via QR code.

By purchasing a tree, you support Brno-based non-profit organizations—for example, the Veronica Foundation donates part of the proceeds to the Together for Nature fund, which supports community environmental projects across Moravia. The project also includes free fir trees for single parents, disadvantaged families, and seniors. Another goal of the initiative is to help return the silver fir back to Czech forests.