In this sponsored activity with Unilever brightFuture, Mumsnetters try out some quick and easy crafts to help get kids thinking about being kinder to the environment. First up: a super-simple, homemade bird feeder to brighten up the garden.

Like this? Try your hand at two more! The homemade compost bin:
And a grow-your-own herb garden:

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