Pine Cone Bird Feeder

Ages2–7
TimeAbout 20 min
MessBring a towel!

You need

  • A pine cone and string
  • Sunflower seed butter or vegetable shortening
  • Birdseed on a plate

Let's play

  1. Tie string around the top of the pine cone.
  2. Spread it with seed butter or shortening using a spoon.
  3. Roll it in birdseed until covered.
  4. Hang it outside where you can see it, and watch for visitors!
Grown-up tip: Skip peanut butter if anyone has a nut allergy. Keep a bird list on the fridge.

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