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Hand Feed the Chickadees at Beech Creek Gardens

Last Updated: 1/27/2023

During the winter month, visitors are invited to Beech Creek Gardens to experience the thrill of hand-feeding wild birds out of the palm of their hands.

We were excited about the opportunity to feed birds and the experience was amazing! When we first arrived, the volunteer explained what to do and gave us each a handful of sunflower seeds and crushed-up peanuts. She mentioned that the mixture is like candy to the birds.

Hand Feed Bird Ohio

Because the birds are most active when the temperature is cold and there is snow on the ground, the conditions were perfect when we visited. We waited less than a minute for the first bird to land on our hands. It was amazing to feel the little bird's feet on your fingers.

The setup is perfect for kids because they have arranged small boards for people to rest their hands on.  These boards made it possible for my kids to hold their hands still for long periods of time without dropping the bird food.

We fed the birds for about 15 minutes and each of us had between 10-20 birds land on our hands during that time.

Kids can Hand Feed Birds Ohio

After our excitement, we warmed our hands by the nearby fire, had some hot chocolate, and spent about an hour exploring the Amazing Garden Nature Center.  We got to see animals, a train table, and a wide variety of plants and flowers, and the kids had fun with all the interactive games and activities.

Overall it was a great experience and I can't wait to visit in the summer to see the Butterfly House.

Groups of People Hand feeding birds at Beechcreek Gardens Ohio

Cool Adventures at Beech Creek {Find Out More}
When: January 7 – February 26, 2023; 12pm-4pm on Saturdays and Sundays
Where:  11929 Beech St. NE, Alliance, OH 44601 
Cost: Admission rates apply

In addition to the ability to hand feed birds at Beech Creek Gardens, there are a variety of other parks and nature centers that allow guests to hand feed birds during the winter months. 

  • FREE Hand Feed Chickadee at Brecksville Reservation – TBA for 2023
  • FREE Bird in the Hand Feeding Station at The West Woods – Geauga Parks District has a dedicated spot at The West Woods where guests can hand feed birds. {Find Out More}

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  1. Jennifer M says

    January 10, 2018 at 5:14 am

    The FA Seiberling Nature Realm in Akron also has this activity, but not just in the winter. We have gone there in the summer and hand fed the birds. No admission fee, but I believe they charge for the birdseed.
    https://www.summitmetroparks.org/nature-realm-visitors-center.aspx

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