{"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":"<p>Join\u00a0Purdue Extension forester <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/contact-us\/directory\/lenny-d-farlee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lenny Farlee<\/a> and wildlife specialist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/contact-us\/directory\/brian-j-macgowan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">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<p><strong>Topics Include:<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; What can I do with my tree after Christmas that would benefit wildlife?<br \/>\n&#8211; Are artificial structures legal in Indiana lakes?<br \/>\n<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&#8211; <\/span>What types of items can I collect from the wild for holiday decorations?<br \/>\n&#8211; How do I do it in an environmentally responsible way?<br \/>\n&#8211; Are there some things I shouldn\u2019t or can\u2019t collect?<br \/>\n&#8211; What outdoor holiday decorations can benefit wildlife?<br \/>\n&#8211; How do I make it last longer?<br \/>\n&#8211; Can I avoid problems with non-target wildlife?<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ask The Expert: Holidays in the Wild\" width=\"670\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h0uCMPe3z1E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions regarding trees, forest management, wildlife, wood products or other natural resource topics, feel free to contact us by using our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/got-nature-blog\/ask-an-expert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Ask an Expert<\/span><\/a>\u00a0web page.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Resources<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/edustore.purdue.edu\/fnr-422-w.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s1\">Selecting an Indiana-Grown Christmas Tree<\/span><\/a>, The Education Store, Purdue Extension resource center<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/edustore.purdue.edu\/fnr-423-w.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tips for First-Time Buyers of Real Christmas Trees<\/a>, The Education Store<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianachristmastrees.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Indiana Christmas Tree Growers Association<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ag.purdue.edu\/reportinvasive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Purdue University Invasive Species resources<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/dnr\/fishwild\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Indiana DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife for wildlife possession rules<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.audubon.org\/news\/help-feed-birds-diy-wreath\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Feed the birds with a DIY wreath<\/a>, Audubon<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/SGzMD2TTeqU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dan Cassens: Tips for First-Time Christmas Tree Buyers<\/a>, Video, Purdue Agriculture<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jTZXmqx60DE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dan Cassens: Starting Your Own Christmas Tree Farm<\/a>, Video<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/contact-us\/directory\/lenny-d-farlee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lenny Farlee<\/a>, Sustaining Hardwood Extension Specialist<br \/>\nPurdue University Department of Forestry and Natural Resource<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/contact-us\/directory\/brian-j-macgowan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brian MacGowan<\/a>, Extension Wildlife Specialist<br \/>\nDepartment of Forestry &amp; Natural Resources, Purdue University<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join\u00a0Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee and wildlife specialist Brian MacGowan as they help you prepare for the holidays while keeping your family and local wildlife safe. 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