Step 1: Describe some of the species of native flowers you have included in the seed mix. There are many native wildflower guides available to help you describe and show what each species will look like in bloom.

Step 2: Place dry terra cotta clay in mixing bucket/bowl

Step 3: Mix in dry soil or compost

Step 4: Add pollinator seed mix

Step 5: Thoroughly blend everything together

Step 6: Slowly add water into the mixture while stirring. Add only enough water to allow the mixture to stick/bind together (consistency should be similar to play dough)

Step 7: Take a pinch of the finished mixture and roll (in the palm of your hand) into round balls about the size of a large marble but smaller than a golf ball (recipe should make approximately 30-40 seed balls)

Step 8: Plant your pollinator balls in a location that contains bare ground, will not be mowed and has full to partial sun. Pollinator balls can be planted by tossing (throwing) them on top of the soil. If you don’t intend to plant your seed balls immediately after making them, allow your seed balls to dry for at least 24 hours. After they are dry, you can store them in a cool dark place (freezer) until you are ready to plant them. If you plan to allow the students to take their pollinator balls home with them, put the seed balls in the plastic bags with the instructions stapled on the bag (see instructions below).