How to Make a Birdseed Wreath

This is a fun way to teach kids about backyard birds, and give them a craft to do at the same time!  Everyone can enjoy making a holiday seed wreath for birds.

The materials you need are:

1.  A twig or grapevine from a craft store.   We worked with 2 sizes,  6” wreaths and 3” wreaths.  Both cost less than a dollar.

2.  Peanut Butter – we like to use natural, unsalted peanut butter

3.  Birdseed  – Northwest Mix has a lot of black oil sunflower seeds, which is the favorite of most seed eating birds.  It also contains millet and cracked corn.

4.  Ribbon or yarn in holiday colors

5.  A Table Knife

6.  Natural-looking wrapped wire or any other kind of hanger you might have.

Here’s how you make a holiday birdseed wreath:

Fashion a hanger out of the natural look wrapped wire, or use an ornament hanger.

Use the ribbon or yarn to tie a bow on the side or bottom of the wreath

Smear on some peanut butter with the table knife, avoiding the ribbon

Gently press the wreath into a bowl of Northwest Mix birdseed.

It’s ready to hang outside for the birds!  When the seed and peanut butter has been eaten, you can bring in the wreath and add more peanut butter and birdseed.