Christmas is approaching and the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature, national operator of the international network “Learning about Ecosystems and Forests” and the Larissa Primary Education Directorate,  coordinator of the network, invite schools to participating in the network to take part again this year, for the 3rd consecutive year, in the Action “Tree treat- a delicacy for animals and birds” and decorate a different kind of Christmas tree in their schoolyard or in a nearby park or forest.

Primary School Argyropoulio

Last year, 66 schools enthusiastically and cheerfully created amazing Christmas tree decorations with edible ornaments for our feathered friends in their schoolyards, as well as in squares and other public spaces in their area. their area. All the creations were posted on HSPN’s website and social media.

So let’s all give this Christmas  a new and broader meaning to the festive atmosphere and the message of giving that surrounds it. In this “Tree treat” activity, the decorations will be delicious foods and tasty treats for birds and forest animals, which have difficulty finding food in the cold winter months.

2nd Model Junior High School of Athens

Create garlands at home or in your classroom from rice cakes or popcorn colored with natural ingredients, apples and pears decorated with seeds, various balls especially for birds, nuts in Christmas houses – feeders, stars made from cereal bars, pomegranates and so much more. Hang your creations on the branches of a tree in your schoolyard or in a nearby park or forest and enjoy the delight of our feathered friends and others when they discover your unexpected gifts: a tree in winter full of nutritious surprises for them!