Warren residents and Audubon Community Nature Center volunteers Maria Cole (left) and Olivia Sechriest used natural materials found on Audubon’s property to create a wreath. Area residents can support Audubon’s work by purchasing a similar wreath or choosing a plain one that can be decorated later. The deadline to order is Monday, Nov. 21. Submitted photo

Area residents can start their holiday decorating and gift-giving season with the purchase of a fresh, locally-made, Frasier fir wreath from the Audubon Community Nature Center.

Those interested can choose either a plain wreath of fresh greens or a uniquely Audubon wreath that may include fresh cut berries, pinecones, and other items harvested from Audubon’s grounds.

Wreaths are made on a wire frame, and completed sizes range between 18″ and 20″. Wreaths of fresh greens only are $28. Those with fresh greens and a Uniquely Audubon Theme are $46.

Proceeds from the Holiday Wreath Sale support the Audubon Community Nature Center.

Quantities are limited. To place an order by the Monday, Nov. 21 deadline, call the Nature Center at 716-569-2345 or order online through Programs and Events at AudubonCNC.org. Wreaths can be picked up at Audubon on Friday, Dec. 2, from noon to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Those who purchase a plain wreath can decorate it with natural items by signing up for a morning or afternoon Decorating with Greens class on Saturday, Dec. 3. A wide variety of materials will be on hand to create one-of-kind decorations suited to a wreath buyer’s particular taste. For details and to register, click through Programs and Events at AudubonCNC.org.

The Audubon Community Nature Center is located at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren. Visit the nearly 600-acre nature preserve, check in on the live birds of prey, use the natural play space and hike the six miles of trails dawn until dusk daily for free.