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Thursday, January 28, 2021

Winter Bird Feeder Kits

Ever wondered what birds eat in the winters? Are you a bird watcher? Do you have a youth that enjoys making things for the outdoors? Then this kit is for them!!! Please check out this kit!!!

The Winter Bird Feeder Kit includes self-paced project that can be completed at home for youth age 4 to 19 as of Jan. 1, 2021. Activity includes a piece of cardboard the youth can design and shape on their own. Peanut butter, bird seed, string to hang them. With some great education about why it's important to feed our birds during the Michigan Winters. Most supplies will be included in the box and the rest you should have at your home.

Cost: $10 for each box payable by card

Kits will be shipped directly to your home the week of Feb. 15, 2021. Number of kits are limited, so do not delay your registration! Registration is open until Feb. 12, 2021 and payment is non-refundable.

Parents or guardians of participating youth will be asked to do a follow-up survey at the end of the program.

This program is open to both 4-H youth statewide, ages 4-19. Families can register here starting on February 5, 2021 : https://events.anr.msu.edu/Winterbirdfeedingkits/ by February 12th to make sure no one misses out.