A floating island or a chain of islands provide waterfowl with a safe place to nest and forage for food. Below the water's surface the plants in the floats create a labyrinth of soft dangling roots where small fish can spawn, feed and hide from predators. The box is filled with mulch.
Plants spontaneously grow in the mulch to create a float- ing plant habitat.
You will find a list of materials at the bottom of this text. All the materials can be found at a lumber yard or home improvement center. Building the box. Construction is easy if you use a corner clamp to hold the sides in place while you screw them together. Initially, assemble the box upside down.