Pine Cone Bird Feeders

Our annual Special Needs Winter Retreat concluded earlier today. I had a lot of fun visiting with the campers and volunteers. One of the many cool activities Directors Eric and Sarah had planned was pine cone bird feeders. This is an easy craft/service project all wrapped up in one. Here's how to make your very own feeder:

Take a pine cone.


Cover it with peanut butter (unsalted, organic is best. Don't worry, the peanut butter won't get stuck in a bird's mouth.)


Roll the cone in bird seed (sprinkling the seed works too.)


Tie a string around the top of the cone.


Hang it on a tree branch (or in this case a porch railing) et voilà—an instant feeder.


With an impending winter storm, I’m sure it won’t be long before the neighborhood birds find these treats!