Easy Butterfly Feeder

This DIY butterfly feeder is manageable for kids to make and looks fantastic hanging from a tree. All you need is a few basic materials, and you’re ready to do some butterfly-watching. It’s a great way for kids to learn about nature.

What You’ll Need:

Plastic plant saucer
String
Hole puncher
Fruit

Directions:

1. Start with a plastic plant saucer. Bigger is better if kids are involved. Punch some holes in the rim and attach the string. We recommend you also punch a few holes in the bottom to drain excess rainwater.
2. To decorate your feeder, string some beads onto the string. Be sure you wrap a piece of tape around the end to avoid fraying. You can also use some wire if you don’t have any string around.
3. Cut up some fruit for your DIY butterfly feeder.
4. Hang it in your yard or garden and wait for the butterflies to come!

While you wait with your kids or grandkids for the butterflies to show up, we recommend checking out A Butterfly is Patient by Dianna Hutts Aston from Amazon to learn more about butterflies.

It’s a great introduction to these beautiful insects and gives many interesting facts about the different varieties. The illustrations are stunning too!