Looking for a creative activity to do with kids that gets them outdoors safely? Try this family’s fun, nature-inspired project: DIY pine cone bird feeders. In the Yahoo Life series, Crafting ...

1. Find some pine cones in your backyard or your campsite — or in your backyard campsite! These will be the base of your bird feeder. 2. Spread your peanut butter around on a plate.

With the simple addition of peanut butter and bird seed, a pine cone becomes a pine cone bird feeder. Originally published as "DIY Bird Feeder" in the January/February 1989 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS.

Bird feeders aren't just for the spring. In the fall, pairing pine cones with peanut butter and seeds makes for a quick and fun feeder the whole family can make together.

Peanut Butter Pine Cone Feeder The Peanut Butter Pine Cone Feeder is an easy and effective bird feeder. Start by cutting a piece of string or twine about 10 inches long.

One of the most decorative, natural and tasty bird feeders can be created from a pine cone filled with nutritious seeds and suet, to create a perfect feast for many different birds. March 12, 2017 ...

Stop by to have your kids make a pine cone bird feeder with peanut butter and bird seed. Earth Day Festival Sunday, April 27 11:00am-6:00pm Muny Grounds in Forest Park ...

HOUSTON, Minn. — The Houston Nature Center invites the community to make pine cone bird feeders from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Center, 215 W. Plum St..

This has been what is called a mast year for white pines. A mast year is when trees produce huge numbers of seeds (carried in their pine cones), guaranteeing there will be more seeds produced than ...

Tie the string around the top of the pine cone and hang outside. Birds will love it! It may take a couple of days for birds to come to it because the human scent needs to wear off first.

Using a butter knife, spread the peanut butter onto the edges all around the pine cone. Sprinkle the birdseed onto the pine cone, so the seeds stick to the peanut butter. It’s best if you do this over ...

Bird feeders aren't just for the spring. In the fall, pairing pine cones with peanut butter and seeds makes for a quick and fun feeder the whole family can make together.