At 20,000 acres, Palmetto Bluff is a constant hive of activity for wildlife, so the idea of giving a Christmas tree back to Mother Nature just seemed to make sense. So, in the spirit of giving, we scouted a tree deep within our tidal wetland to serve as our “Wildlife Christmas Tree.” Adorned with edible ornaments for our furry friends, our Wildlife Tree is a 15-foot tall cedar located on the New River marsh. Decorated with edible ornaments handcrafted from natural materials – including dried fruit, birdseed, popcorn, and cranberries – these ornaments are not only decorative, but serve the greater purpose of feeding birds and other wildlife living at the Bluff during the winter months. (And once the ornaments have been eaten, birds can use the twine for their nests in the spring.)
Interested in creating your own wildlife tree for forest friends this Christmas? Follow our directions below for three simple all natural ornaments and you’ll be watching little critters enjoy a festive feast in no time.
Birdseed Ornaments
These super cute ornaments look the hardest, but they’re actually easy to make. Using a similar process as making Rice Krispie Treats…you end up with a sweet treat for the birds!
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*Avoid using fishing line as it can be dangerous for birds and other wildlife.
Popcorn & Cranberry Garland
Similar to Christmas trees found inside homes, this decorative garland is just as pretty on trees inside as it is outside. Bonus: the birds love the
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Dried Fruit Rings
While these ornaments definitely took the longest to make, they give our wildlife tree that bright “pop” of color. (Note: the apple slices did not turn out as nice, so we ended up not using them.)
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