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    A Great Blue Bird House School Project

    August 25, 2009 /

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    Recently I came across this article and thought it was a brilliant idea for a 4th grade class elementary school project. Worthy of posting to let as many as possible know about it, 70 bluebird houses were added to a community!  This project taught many lessons, including bluebird conservation.

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    Bluebird Houses

    Forty-nine students built 70 bluebird houses to hang throughout the neighborhood. The wood was provided by the EPA and was cut by a wonderful volunteer. We then had a great day doing a multitude of math activities based on the geometry of the pieces and then assembled them in the classroom with a variety of electric screwdrivers and hammers. Each kid went home with one blue bird house to put in their own yard and we put up the extras around the school and the surrounding community. We had a blast!

    CARRIED OUT BY:
    Goodwin School, 4th Grade
    Storrs, CT, USA

    RESPONSIBLE TEACHER / SUPERVISOR:
    Cantara / Toffenetti

    SCHOOL PRINCIPAL / GROUP DIRECTOR:
    Anne Rash

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    Blue Bird Houses: Basic Nest Box to Castle!

    August 23, 2009 /

    Nest Box basics to recycled houses, to deluxe architectural models, Blue Bird Houses come in many shapes and sizes!

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    Provide bluebirds with their required nest sites and help this iconic species continue to thrive.  Competition for these nesting cavities is still fierce, and by putting up blue bird houses, you can encourage them to nest in your yard.

    The best houses are not the most expensive, but the ones which are approved by The North American Bluebird Society. They have proper dimensions and drainage, and usually have some type of predator guard around the entrance. Simple nest boxes, can be acquired for as little as $15 to $20. While the more fancy and decorative models range anywhere from $50 to $400 depending on materials used and level of detail. This patina copper top bluebird house is actually hand crafted of PVC, the same vinyl siding on your house!  These types of houses will never crack, split or fade, and generally last a lifetime.

    Nesting material and bird baths will also encourage bluebirds to take up residence, as well as their favorite food: meal worms!

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