Woodworking

Put your woodworking skills to use and help Missouri wildlife by building feeders, nest boxes, and birdhouses.

The Internet is full of Do-It-Yourself plans for feeders and wildlife houses. We recommend using plans sponsored by established wildlife organizations to ensure the designs are suitable for wildlife. The links below can help get you started.

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All About Birdhouses

Nestwatch, part of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, provides birdhouse plans for numerous species, from bluebirds to ducks to owls.

Build a Bat House

The National Wildlife Federation provides detailed plans and information to help you build and install a bat house in the best location.

Build a Bee Hotel for Native Bees

Help our declining native bees by providing them with structures where they can survive the winter.

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