(a monthly feature from Washington County Naturalist, Pam Holz)
Here’s a good family project: Enjoy fall by feeding the birds with your children. Set up feeders near windows where you can easily watch them. Feeders do not have to be fancy and homemade works fine (another great project for you and your child). Buy black oil sunflower seed for the best mix of birds (most cheap mixed seed bags contain a lot of uneaten filler). Purchase a basic field guide and learn along with your child how to identify your common visitors. Any questions, contact me at Marr Park. I’d be glad to help you.
Upcoming: Saturday, Dec. 4. Drop off the kids for some fun learning about Tooth and Claws while you get some shopping done. Program runs from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Conservation Center at Marr Park.
By Pamela Holz, Naturalist
319/657-2400; wccbnaturalist@iowatelecom.net
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