How to Make a Pinecone Birdseed Feeder with Kids

This is an activity to do with your kids. It is a little messy but easy to clean up. It’s a fun way to have the kids do something for the birds around your home and a fun family activity.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Large pinecone
• Natural creamy peanut butter
• Bird seed
• 12 in. String
• Small container
• Butter knife
• Wax paper

How to Make a Pinecone Birdseed Feeder with Kids

1. Place a large piece of wax paper over your work area. This makes cleanup easy and you have a place to set your birdseed feeders when done.

2. Tie the center of the string around the pinecone near the top. Tie it tightly several times to knot it well.

3. Pour some birdseed into the small container. Use enough seed so that when you dip the pinecone into the bowl, you cover it completely with seed.

4. Using the butter knife, cover the pinecone with the peanut butter.

5. Put the peanut butter pinecone in the bowl of birdseed and press down. Roll the pinecone until it is covered in birdseed.

6. Place the cone on the wax paper to dry for 24 to 48 hours.

7. Tie the pinecone in a tree or another place where the birds will find it.

Tips & Warnings

• The pinecone can be reused until it falls apart.

[CCrock]

on 3/25/2008 I remember doing this as a kid and completely forgot about it! I will for sure do this with my 5 yr old nephew!