This event is now history, but we have many more wonderful programs in store for you!
***This program has been canceled***
Outside, food stores are running low for our native birds. This is a great time to drop by the Nature Center here at Rock Island State Park between 1-2PM and make a bird feeder out of twine, an apple (please feel free to bring a soft or old apple with you, if you have any, as these are perfect for the birds), peanut butter and bird seed. This craft will likely take less than 20 minutes each and you are welcome to make multiples. You do not need to stay for the entire time and you can show up any time between 1-1:50 for the craft. This project is great for kids! We cover some of the basic types of birds you can expect to see during winters here in Tennessee and discuss what types of foods they might prefer.
Apple feeders are great because they require no long-term maintenance and the materials are completely biodegradable. Edible feeders may reduce the buildup of pathogens, and they are a boon to those birds just trying to make it the last few weeks of winter.
Allergy advisory: this program utilizes peanuts and peanut by-products.
Program Host: Kristen Garrison
Contact Email: kristengarrison85@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 931-314-3427
Meeting Place: Nature Center at Rock Island State Park / Location Map
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