Pine cone bird feeders have been around for a long while. I think Adam and Eve probably made them with their kids.
However, it occurred to me that I’ve never made one with my three year old, so when he found an arm full of pine cones last week on our walk, I knew just what we’d do with them. Because this Sunday is Earth Day, I figured this would be a great time to bust out the peanut butter and let him have some fun with nature.
Here’s what you need to make your very own:
- Pine cones
- Peanut butter
- birdseed
- twine or ribbon for hanging
- scissors for cutting the twine
- a plate and spoon for the peanut butter
Let your child spread the peanut butter generously onto the pine cone with the spoon. When they have it covered, let them cover the pine cone with birdseed.
Cut a piece of twine and tie it onto the pine cone, the other into a tree.
Enjoy watching the birds (and squirrels) munch on their new favorite snack!
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I love this idea. I am going to do it with my kids tomorrow. One more day until school starts.
Thanks for dropping by my blog. I have to say this is such a cool idea. I will share this with my kiddo's.
Have a great weekend! P.S. Joined your blog :0)
Aww he looks like he is having a ball. I like these but I never make them because it makes the birds leave poop all over your sidewalk LOL.
(Detroit Mom)
So fun, I remember making these when I was little, thanks for the reminding me!
I remember making them when I was little, but you know since I don't have children I figured I had no reason too … thank you for reminding me how fun this was … and it will be something fun for me to do now 🙂
This is such a cute project! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂