Make a pinecone bird feeder

Understanding the world around us is an important developmental skill.

Help your child interact with nature with a tactile experience that also builds

fine motor skills, made from a few simple materials around your home (and yard)! 

We'll be making these in the museum on Friday, November 22nd.

Supplies:

pinecones

string, yarn or ribbon

peanut butter, shortening or lard

birdseed mix

spoon or craft stick

bowl

How to: 

1. Tie a piece of string around the pinecone to create a hanging loop

2. Spread peanut butter or alternative over all sides of pinecone

3. Pour 1/2” deep layer of birdseed in a bowl, sprinkle or roll pinecone in birdseed

4. Hang your feeder on a tree or other outdoor structure and watch the birds feast

on your creation!

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