Help our local feathered friends survive the cold northern winter! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the science behind high-energy bird nutrition and craft your own custom suet blocks to keep your backyard birds well-fed all season long.
Class Details
- Date: 1/6/2027
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Time: 5pm
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Location: Siren School FACE room
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Cost / Materials Fee: $20 (Includes all suet-making ingredients and a reusable suet cage to take home)
- Instructor: Becky Schmidt
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What to Bring: An apron or clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy.
Why You’ll Love It
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Hands-On Crafting: You’ll mix, mold, and take home your own custom, nutrient-rich suet blocks ready to hang in your yard.
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Support Local Wildlife: Help feathered friends stay warm and energized through the cold Wisconsin winter.
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Take Home a Kit: Walk away with ready-to-use suet included in the class fee.
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Fun & Interactive: Learn alongside fellow community members in a relaxed, friendly environment.
What You’ll Learn
- Bird Nutrition Basics: Understand why high-calorie fats are essential for winter bird survival.
- Safe Ingredients: Know which seeds, nuts, and fats are ideal for birds—and which ingredients to avoid.
How to Register
Participants must register at least one week prior to the event. A minimum of 5 participants is required to guarantee the class will run.
Online: Register Here
Fill out the registration form, on the CUE Registration Page and complete payment via the secure online portal.
By Phone: Call (715) 349-7070 to register by phone.
By Email: Send your name, phone number, and class request to comed@siren.k12.wi.us.
In-Person Drop-Off:
Communities United in Education Office- Siren School Office: 24022 Fourth Avenue, Siren, WI 54872
Larsen Family Public Library: 7401 Main Street W, Webster, WI 54893
CUE Class Policies & Reminders
Confirmation Note: Mark your calendar! Consider yourself registered unless you hear from us. We will only contact you if the class is full, changed, or cancelled.
Cancellation & Refunds: We will gladly refund your class registration fee if you must cancel, provided you notify us at least two business days prior to the event. CUE reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, in which case you will be fully refunded.
Inclement Weather Policy: If the Siren or Webster School District is closed due to bad weather, all Community Education activities are automatically cancelled.
Photograph Permission: Photographs of participants may be taken during the event to promote future programs in our catalogs and on our website.
