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We invite you to get into the holiday spirit by hanging eco-friendly decorations in a designated decorating space set up in Pioneer Memorial Park (275 Knowle Street). Use your creativity and wildlife-friendly materials to create fun and celebratory ornaments to hang on wire-frame sculptures and potted trees.

A designated decorating space is a specified area within a City park or on other City land where the temporary display of seasonal décor is permitted for a predetermined period. The designated space in Pioneer Memorial Park is the only public outdoor space in Port Moody where you may install decorations. Please visit portmoody.ca/parks for more information.

“Hanging decorations in parks and on trails, and on other City lands, is not permitted as the materials can cause harm to wildlife and the environment,” says Mayor Meghan Lahti. “That’s why we’ve created a designated outdoor space in Pioneer Memorial Park where you can express your holiday spirit. We welcome you to have fun decorating with eco-friendly materials and thank you for helping to protect Port Moody’s wildlife and natural areas during the holiday season and throughout the year.”

The decorations can be enjoyed by the community through Friday, February 14, 2025 – please be sure to collect your contributions by that date. The potted trees will then be planted at various locations around Port Moody.

Whether you’re installing decorations outdoors in a designated decorating space or on your own property, here are some ideas to help ensure your holiday décor is kind to wildlife and the environment:

  • use natural or biodegradable materials like wood, twine, cork, fabric, stones, seashells, or paper;
  • recycle and upcycle – reimagine existing items to reduce waste;
  • use scrap fabric to create unique and fun ornaments;
  • create biodegradable garland from untreated wooden beads or dried flowers and leaves;
  • make a simple dough out of flour, water, and salt – cut out fun shapes and bake; or
  • use twigs and paint to create unique shapes and designs. 

Be sure to avoid unsuitable materials such as glass (including glass bulbs or ornaments), Styrofoam, glitter, mesh/netting, tinsel, or plastic garland. Please do not use latex or helium balloons, or edible items such as seeds, nuts, dog treats, or candy. Despite even the best cleanup efforts, some of these materials can get left behind and persist for many years in our natural areas. For example, tinsel can entangle birds, popped balloons and candy can be mistakenly consumed by dogs or wildlife, and tiny fragments of glitter or glass can become embedded in soils or washed into our streams.

Have fun decorating outdoors but remember that taking the time to choose suitable materials both at home and in a designated decorating space will help to keep our natural areas healthy and safe for everyone to enjoy. Visit portmoody.ca/parks for more tips and ideas.