Once Boxing Day is over most people are looking to get rid of their trees as soon as possible, so they toss it to the curb but what if there was another option.
According to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, your old tree can provide a lovely winter home for birds.
It also is a relatively simple process according to Andrew Holland who works with the NCC.
“After you’re done with the tree in your living room you can just take it outside turn it on its side or stand it up and you’re good to go.”
He also suggests making it a fun family activity.
“You can decorate the tree and if you want to really help out stuff the tree with pine cones with peanut butter.”
The pine cones recommendation indicates what this idea is all about, helping birds.
Holland says bird populations are declining rapidly and while we don’t fully understand why efforts like this can help.
