Make a loot bag
Find some pine cones and empty nut cases to turn into decorations.
Print this template then make a bag to keep your finds safe and carry them home.


treasure bag template
Please only collect what has fallen to the woodland floor - trees and plants hang onto what they still need.
Bird food recipes
It's easy to make spiky seed hedgehogs or cheesy pine cones :O)


bird food recipes
which did you make?
Garlands galore
Make edible garlands by threading plain popcorn onto cotton.
Hang them from the branches for a festive feast for the birds :O) (You can even use them indoors as a Christmas decoration).
You can make some pretty designs by adding sweetcorn kernels too.


popcorn garland
send in pics of your garland
Squash nosh
Make a brilliant hanging bird feeder using a butternut squash :O)


squash nosh
We'd love to see photos of your feeder.
email us
Apple core feeder
You get to nibble away at an apple before the birds have their feast!


apple core feeder
What did you spot?
Find out what sort of birds your decorations attracted by using some of the spotter sheets and iDials in this bird activity pack.

bird activity pack
what did you spot?
Share your photos
We want to see your photos of the decorations you've made!
Email them to:
naturedetectives@woodlandtrust.org.uk
Made some bird-friendly decorations?
Stick this icy bridge sticker onto your CLUB
poster and get ready for next
week's challenge :O)