Pinecone Birdfeeder
Details
Make some sustainable snacks for your feathered friends with this eco-friendly Earth Day Pinecone Birdfeeder! This activity is simple, easy and great for teaching the little ones all about the importance of the environment. Hang these DIY birdfeeders outside and wait for all the birds to come nibble on their new treats.
You'll Need
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Pinecones or apples
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REESE’S Creamy Peanut Butter or alternative nut butter
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Birdseed
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Jute cord or other string
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Gloves (optional)
Step-By-Step Directions
1
Gather your supplies and dust any debris off pinecones and/or slice up your apples.
Tip:
- We recommend using recycled newspaper and compostable plates for easy, sustainable cleanup.
2
Tie your string to the top of your pinecone and/or through the center of your apples.
Tips:
- It gets messy after this, so tie the string first!
- A tapestry needle may help you thread the string through the center of the apple slices.
3
Easily apply REESE’S Creamy Peanut Butter or chosen alternative to the pinecone or apples by melting it for 30 seconds to a minute in the microwave.
4
Those with limited hand mobility may want to use a small spoon or rubber spatula. If you enjoy the sensation of peanut butter, try using your hands!
5
Coat your pinecones and/or apples in birdseed.
6
Use your hands or a spoon to sprinkle the seeds on.
7
Hang your birdfeeder from a branch, shrubs or on anything that allows the birds to perch and feed on their new snack!
