I went to Deerfield Elementary School in Edgewood, Maryland. My most vivid memory from that time was a Nature Activity we did every winter just before spring. We would prepare pine cones for the birds by covering them with goodies and then hang them on the large pine trees outside our classroom windows. The best part was when the big fire engine arrived. A handful of lucky children were chosen to help hang their pine cones at the very top of the tree–with help from the fireman, of course.
Even though spring officially began March 20th many areas of the country, Utah included, are still feeling the cold. I decided to reminisce about those Edgewood Elementary days and make those same goodie-covered pine cones with my daughters.
When I told Abby there might be some little birdies having a hard time finding food, she was very upset and wanted to help immediately! We simply took a container of almost-gone peanut butter, added some birdseed and nuts and spread it on the pine cone. We hung it on the tree in our front yard and placed some orange slices on the branches. The afternoon ended with a discussion about birds and trees– a very peaceful afternoon indeed.
