17th February - How to Build a Bird Feeder with Ffion Hughes
£35.00
Tuesday 17th February 9:45am - 12:30pm Best for ages 8-12 years! Tickets include a snack, hot chocolate and marshmallows from Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
Make your own bird feeder for the garden, helping the garden birds stay full of energy for the winter months.
Children will use a variety of skills, using tools such as saws and screwdrivers. Rooted in Forest School principles, the workshop encourages child-led exploration, practical skill-building, and a deeper connection with local wildlife.
Once you’ve created your bird feeder, we’ll gather around the campfire for a well-deserved hot chocolate and marshmallow!
Alongside you, your child will:
Learn safe use of simple hand tools (saw, hammer, sandpaper).
Understand the needs of local birds and how feeders support wildlife.
Explore creativity using natural materials.
Build resilience through hands-on, risk-managed challenges.
Strengthen teamwork, communication, and independence.
Foster a sense of environmental stewardship.
Have fun!
Children will come away with a bird feeder and the plans to make more in the future.
About the day:
9:45am: Arrive
10am: Introduction
10:15am: Demonstration
10:30am: Start making
12:30pm: Finish with hot chocolate and marshmallows around the campfire.
About Ffion Hughes
Ffion has led the super-popular Explorer Club sessions at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop for the past few years. She is a qualified Forest Leader, and is a “huge believer in everyone having the opportunity to explore nature and reconnect with their roots in the earth and aim to foster that connection through experiences and opportunities.”
