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Stocked Socks

Description: Upcycle your socks and provide safe nesting materials for birds

Cartoon birds nesting in a tree.

become a bird buddy!

A torn sock stuffed with safe-nesting materials for birds including twigs and bark.

A sock with pine needles and dried flowers stuffed inside.

A basket with safe nesting materials for birds including pine needles and dried flowers.

A sock stuffed with bark and leaves for robins to nest with.

A sock filled with nesting materials for bluebirds, including pine needles and leaves.

A sock filled with moss, flowers and pine needles for chickadees to nest with.

Clean your retired socks

Three clean socks laid out on wood paneling.

Forage & add

safe nesting-materials

A sock decorated with puffy paint, leaves and bark.

Hang your stocked socks in a tree

A ripped sock hanging from a tree branch wth pine needles, leaves and dried plant parts coming out of the holes.

watch the birds enjoy

Download Includes

Stocked Socks Instruction Sheet. Includes:

List of bird-safe nesting materials
Step-by-step instructions

Activity Notes

This is an instant PDF download. 1-sided printing on 8.5-inch by 11-inch paper is recommended for best print quality.

This content and all of its artwork are for personal and educational uses only. You are not allowed to sell, share, or change these materials for profit.

The outdoors can be unpredictable! Complete these activities with adult supervision and stay aware of your surroundings while foraging outside. Never pick up anything that you can't 100% identify.

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