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  • 1.  easy diy bird feeders

    Posted 11-06-2023 10:02:00 AM

    Hi all -

    I am doing a class on habitat and am curious if folks have a go to really easy bird "feeder" making project - no nut butter, not messh, doable with 20 kids (did I mention easy? lol) I will have them fill bird seed trays and maybe fill trays of water, but need something else hands on for the 30 min class. Open as well to non-feeder habitat

    activities, including animals  



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    cathy Hartenstein
    Peapod Garden and Nature Education
    watertown ma
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  • 2.  RE: easy diy bird feeders

    Posted 11-06-2023 02:21:00 PM

    Hi!  I use TP rolls with string. Hole punch and thread string or yarn through. Tie in a knot. Roll in vegetable shortening and then bird seed. Stick in zip lock baggies. Easy Peasy!



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    JACQUELINE LACEY
    Kimbark Elementary School
    San Bernardino CA
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  • 3.  RE: easy diy bird feeders

    Posted 11-06-2023 03:15:00 PM

    Hi Cathy,

    When talking about habitat, I discussed with my students what else animals need besides food. We then talked about safe place, water, nesting... The students started piling twigs and little branches in a corner of the garden area and looked for little holes in vegetation that can serve as places for solitary bees to put their eggs. I know it is cold in your area, but maybe a walk through the garden can create ideas, especially when old plant material still exists.



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    Barbara Halden [Designation]
    Phoenix AZ
    6024023718
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