Creative DIY Organic Nuts & Seeds Bird Feeder Craft

This DIY organic bird feeder craft only takes a few minutes, but it combines everything children love – getting their hands dirty, having a little snack, making something fun, and nature.

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Life can get pretty complicated with kids. Often we look for new ideas to entertain them, when the simplest activities can bring the most joy.

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And if we want kids to grow up with a desire to protect the environment, we need to encourage their love of nature.

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Time in nature at an early age is also associated with better mental health later in life.

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DIY ORGANIC BIRD FEEDER PROJECT

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Materials: – Pinecones – Baker’s twine – Organic nut butter (or ghee or shortening if your child has nut allergies) – Organic nuts and seeds – Scissors

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Instructions: 1. Tie a piece of baker’s twine around the pinecone near the top. This would be the perfect time to reuse a large piece of ribbon, string, or yarn you have lying around the house.

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SWIPE UP FOR MORE On BIRD FEEDERS

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