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Bird Watching Day / Recycled Carton Bird Feeders

Recycled Carton Bird Feeders

Children turn milk cartons into bird feeders, fill them with seed and hang them outside to attract local birds.

How to run it

  1. Rinse and dry milk cartons.
  2. An educator cuts windows in the sides.
  3. Children decorate the cartons with outdoor paint or markers.
  4. Fill with bird seed suited to local species.
  5. Hang outside and observe visiting birds over time.

You will need

  • clean milk cartons
  • bird seed
  • string
  • paint or markers
  • scissors
Make it easier or harderYounger children can decorate; older children can design a feeder and record visitors.
SafetyAn educator does the cutting; check with local guidance about which seeds suit native birds.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2Children care for local wildlife and reuse materials sustainably.

Fits these theme days

Bird Watching DayRecycle DayGardening DaySustainable SuperstarsEnvironmental DayNature Play Day

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