{"id":16419,"date":"2024-12-09T10:00:40","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T14:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/?p=16419"},"modified":"2026-04-24T15:50:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T19:50:15","slug":"ask-an-expert-holidays-in-the-wild","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/ask-an-expert-holidays-in-the-wild\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask An Expert: Holidays in the Wild"},"content":{"rendered":"

Join\u00a0Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee<\/a> and wildlife specialist Brian MacGowan<\/a> as they help you prepare for the holidays while keeping your family and local wildlife safe. This video discusses everything from how to choose and care for a real Christmas tree as well as what to do with it after the season and also how to make wildlife\/nature-friendly decorations.<\/p>\n

Topics Include:<\/strong>
\n– What can I do with my tree after Christmas that would benefit wildlife?
\n– Are artificial structures legal in Indiana lakes?
\n– <\/span>What types of items can I collect from the wild for holiday decorations?
\n– How do I do it in an environmentally responsible way?
\n– Are there some things I shouldn\u2019t or can\u2019t collect?
\n– What outdoor holiday decorations can benefit wildlife?
\n– How do I make it last longer?
\n– Can I avoid problems with non-target wildlife?<\/p>\n