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Make seeded apples for birds
Help birds eat healthily all year round with this fun activity.
Last edited: 11/04/2024
Before you get started
Items you will need
- An apple
- Sunflower seeds
- Apple corer or other tool
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Instructions
Make your seeded apple
Make a hole through the apple
Cut a hole through the apple
Ask an adult for help to cut a hole through your apple, removing the core.
You can use an apple corer or another sharp tool to create a hole.
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Add seeds to the apple
Take the pointy end of sunflower seeds and pierce them into the apple.
Using the seeds, you could draw a picture or write a word!
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Hang the apple
Hang the apple in an open space where birds are likely to feel safe (somewhere away from cats!).
Make sure there’s a branch nearby for birds to stand on while they eat.
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Receive your certificate
Take a photograph of your seeded apple.
Upload the photograph below to receive your certificate.
Share your work to inspire others and celebrate what you have achieved.
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