The members of the Preservation Society of Spring Creek Forest have set aside many Eastern Red Cedars for youth groups to bring biodegradable bird feeders to decorate. The decorating event will be from 10 a.m. until noon Dec. 5 and materials will be on hand for making the bird feeders.
Guided walking tours of the natural areas by the holiday trees will be available from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. All tours should be completed by noon to allow all participants to finish at the same time. The morning’s planned activities are FREE of charge.
If you bring ornaments for the birds from home, please and bring them to the park ready to hang. Some examples of biodegradable feeders are:
- Pine cones coated in peanut butter and rolled in bird seed
- Strings of fresh or dried cranberries
- Suet balls
- Strings of non-buttered popcorn
- Birdy shortbread
For recipes and more instructions, visit http://www.springcreekforest.org.
About Spring Creek Forest Preserve: Visitors express awe at the forest’s natural treasures. Gary Powell (formerly with the Texas Department of Water Resources) suggested that some of the rare plants in the forest that have never been screened could prove to contain biochemicals for lifesaving medicines.
John White of the Nature Conservatory believes, “It is very unlikely that any other forest like the one along Spring Creek exists in the nation.”
More than 650 species of plants and animals have been observed and that number does not include dragonflies, spiders, mites, beetles, ants and a host of other organisms. Scientists, conservationists and nature buffs agree that this place must be preserved as a biological museum to be used for study and enjoyment. In cooperation with the city of Garland and Dallas County Open Spaces, the Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest has been established to nurture this space.
The society’s goals are:
• To promote the preservation and protection of Spring Creek Forest as a cultural and natural resource treasure.
• To facilitate scientific and educational pursuits by the public.
Meeting these goals and responsibilities is possible, but not without help from concerned citizens. The society needs people who know that protecting precious natural resources such as Spring Creek Forest is not a luxury, but a necessity. With your help, the Preservation Society for Spring Creek Forest can continue protecting the past to enrich the future.