Hang wildlife-friendly holiday decorations in Pioneer Memorial Park Dec. 1-Feb. 14

Get into the holiday spirit and help protect Port Moody’s wildlife at the same time! We invite you to hang wildlife-friendly decorations in a designated decorating space in Pioneer Memorial Park (275 Knowle Street). Use your creativity and eco-friendly materials to create fun and celebratory ornaments to hang on potted trees, available through February 14, 2026.

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. Hanging decorations in parks and on trails, and on other City lands, is not permitted at any time of year as the materials can cause harm to wildlife and the environment.

Please be sure to collect any decorations you hang in Pioneer Memorial Park by February 14, 2026. In late February or early March, the potted trees will 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 wildlife- and eco-friendly:

• 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, plastic garland, and latex or helium balloons. Despite even the best cleanup efforts, some of these materials can get left behind and persist for many years in our natural areas. Also, please do not include edible items (such as seeds, nuts, dog treats, or candy) in your décor, as these can be harmful to wildlife.

Have fun decorating outdoors but remember that wildlife-friendly materials will help to keep our natural areas healthy and safe for everyone to enjoy.