{"id":13300,"date":"2023-11-14T10:00:59","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T10:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/?p=13300"},"modified":"2023-12-19T20:01:40","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T20:01:40","slug":"4-diy-wildlife-friendly-winter-decoration-ideas-with-step-by-step-instructions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/index.php\/en\/4-diy-wildlife-friendly-winter-decoration-ideas-with-step-by-step-instructions\/","title":{"rendered":"4 DIY Wildlife-friendly Winter Decoration Ideas (With Step-by-Step Instructions)"},"content":{"rendered":"

‘Tis the Season to Deck the Halls!<\/h2>\n

Kitting out your home with seasonal decorations can be fun and festive, but not necessarily free. But covering your lawn with inflatable decorations or trees with plastic garlands is not your only option for seasonal fun! There are other ways that you can get into the spirit as well as provide ornamentation that will not hurt our backyard wildlife.<\/p>\n

Here are four DIY wildlife-friendly winter decoration ideas \u2014 with downloadable step-by-step instructions.<\/p>\n

Natural Garland<\/h3>\n

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Making a garland can be a fun way to create a decoration for your trees (inside or out), mantel or windows.<\/p>\n

STEP-BY-STEP DIRECTIONS<\/h4>\n
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  1. Decide what look you are going for and what materials you need\/can access. Will it be a long garland that stretches sideways or will it be a series of garlands that hang down?<\/li>\n
  2. Tie a knot in your string and proceed to string your items. For some materials, like cranberries, orange slices or other food materials, you will need to thread the needle, inserting into an item and threading the item along the string. For cones you may need to tie the string around one end.<\/li>\n
  3. Once it is as long as you would like, tie a knot at this other end.<\/li>\n
  4. Wrap your garland around your Christmas tree or outdoor trees to welcome winter, celebrate the winter solstice or just pretty up the garden! Place indoors along mantels or suspend in window.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Learn more about helping Canadian wildlife in your backyard at CanadianWildlifeFederation.ca\/Gardening<\/a><\/p>\n

    Download this PDF, including material list and tips><\/a><\/p>\n

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    @cwf_fcf<\/a> Looking for a fun, easy and inexpensive way to make garland this winter? Look no further! Head out and look for pinecones, tree clippings and a nice looking branch. The oranges were dehydrated in an air fryer on the lowest temperature setting. Use what you have! Link for step-by-step instructions are in the blog post 👉 blog.cwf-fcf.org and look for \u201c4 DIY Wildlife-Friendly Winter Decorative Ideas\u201d If you make a natural garland, please tag us (@cwf-fcf) – we would love to see it! #domoreforwildlife<\/a> #faislepourlafaune<\/a> #chrismastree<\/a> #christmasdecoratingideas<\/a> #christmascrafts<\/a> #giveagifttowildlife<\/a> #holidaycrafts<\/a> \u266c I Can Feel It (Christmas Instrumental) – Nick Sena and Danny Echevarria<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n