Winter Nature Art Crafts | GROW-Wellbeing

Winter Nature Crafts

Bird Feeders

The Big Garden Birdwatch kicks off today (29th - 31st January) find out how you can join in here. Why not help out our feathered friends by having a go at one of these easy (and inexpensive) bird feeders? (Also a good way of using up those wrinkly apples I can't convince my kids to eat!) Just follow the instructions below.

Woodland Explorer Heidi's bird feeder demonstration

(unmute for verbal guidance)

Pinecone bird feeder

What you'll need

Mix lard with bird seed

Or smush with your hands

Push the mixture into the gaps of the pi

Tie a string to the pinecone

Apple bird feeder

What you'll need

Tie two stick to make a perch

Push sunflower seeds into the apple

Apple 'hedgehog'

Core apple and thread through string

Hang on a tree

Ice Decorations

As it’s going to be a little bit chilly this week we thought we would inspire you to make some wintery beauty. These decorations are really simple and can be made with things you find from around the house (ask permission from an adult) as well as some collected nature treasures.

Arrange leaves and hangers in moulds

Pour in water

Use interesting shapes

Penguin lolly moulds

Any shallow container will do

Pinecone and leaves

Conkers and Twigs

Star shaped

We tried a few different 'hangers' and found that twine or old/odd pieces of ribbon were best for displaying our ice art. When freezing make sure you place your decorations on a flat surface somewhere they won't get knocked over.

If you feel that you need a bit more guidance, you can find a set of instructions here.