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Build Your Own Bird Feeder

  • Wood Lake Nature Center 6710 Lake Shore Drive South Richfield, MN, 55423 United States (map)
A wooden hopper-style bird feeder with a suet cage on each end. The feeder has a roof and hollow body to store and dispense birdseed.

Attract even more birds to your yard or balcony with a handmade hopper-style feeder. Instructor Kurt will have cutting plans and materials ready for you to learn how to construct a simple bird feeder step-by-step. Participants will also learn about winter birds and winter bird feeding, including suitable types of food for resident birds.

In one afternoon, participants will complete a four season feeder that can hold different kinds of seeds, has an easy, accessible hinge top for refilling and cleaning, and a suet holder on the side. It can be either mounted on a pole or hung from a branch, hook etc.

Course fee ($80) includes all materials, including tools. No carpentry experience is expected or required. Participants must be aged 16 or older.

Need-based scholarships are available.

Volunteer instructor Kurt Klotzbuecher is long-time woodworker.

Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/737684914437?aff=oddtdtcreator

For scholarships or accessibility accommodations, email admin@minneapolisaudubon.org

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