Butterfly feeder
Age 3-5
Activity Type
outdoor play
Activity Season
spring summer
Activity Topic
Minibeasts Butterflies and moths
Activity Key Stage
Key Stage 1

Create a butterfly feeder for your garden.
Help butterflies with this simple nature activity and get a closer look at these beautiful insects! You just need some mushy ripe fruit, a paper plate and some string.
- Experiment with different fruits – which are more popular?
- How many different types of butterfly visit your feeder?
- Do any other insects or animals come to your butterfly feeder?
Use different sized and coloured paper plates to see which attracts more butterflies.
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