Download Threaded leaf necklaces You will need: leaves, flowers, and other

Threaded leaf necklaces
You will need:
◦ leaves, flowers, and other natural objects large enough to poke a hole
through
◦ thread or yarn
◦ embroidery/ not sharp/ child-safe needle
Step 1 – Go outside and collect natural objects large enough to poke a needle through,
like big leaves, big flowers, and thin pieces of bark. Try to collect ethically (i.e., try to
pick mostly dead items, and try to take things in a way that doesn't kill). Bring these
back inside.
Step 2 – Measure out the thread or yarn around your neck to figure out the length of
necklace you would like. Cut it at the right length for you.
Step 3 – Thread your yarn through an embroidery needle. These are thicker needles with
a blunter end than are used for sewing. Tie a knot at the end of your yarn.
Step 4 – Start poking your needle through your natural objects, and slide them along the
string. Space them out a bit.
Step 5 – Once you are done adding natural objects, take the needles off of the yarn and
put them away properly. Tie a knot in the end of your yarn, then tie the two ends of the
yarn together with a bow.
Step 6 – Put your natural necklace around your neck and wear it with pride!
Make your own bugs
You will need:
◦ sticks, leaves, nuts, seeds and other natural items to be bug body parts
◦ plasticine
Step 1 – Go outside and collect little natural items to make the parts of your bug, like
twigs, seeds, nuts, and leaves. Try to collect ethically (i.e., try to pick mostly dead items,
and try to take things in a way that doesn't kill). Bring these back inside.
Step 2 – Take some of the plasticine to make the body of your bug. Don't take too much!
Step 3 – Add your natural objects to make the parts of the bug, like the legs, wings, and
antennae. An adult could help you cut some of your pieces using scissors or pruners.
Step 4 – Enjoy your new species of bug!
My natural family
You will need:
◦ sticks, pinecones, bark, nuts, seeds and other natural items to be body parts
◦ little flat stones for faces
◦ scissors and pruners (only adults may use)
◦ hot glue gun
◦ thin markers
◦ twine (optional)
Step 1 – Go outside and collect natural objects to be the body parts of your family
members. Pick small pieces of bark, sticks, and other things. Try to find a smooth, round
stone for the head of each family member. Bring these back inside.
Step 2 – Organize your natural objects on the table and plan how you will make each
family member.
Step 3 – Get help from an adult to glue each piece in place using the hot glue gun.
Step 4 – Draw faces on the stones you used for each family member's head.
Step 5 – If you want, tie or glue some twine to the back of your family member to make
a loop so you can hang it up.
Step 6 – Enjoy your wild family!
Reverse duct tape bracelet
You will need:
◦ small, beautiful objects found in nature, with flowers and leaves
◦ duct tape
Step 1 – Pull a piece of duct tape off the role that will fit around your wrist. Don't put it
on yet!
Step 2 – Put the piece of duct tape around your write so that the sticky side is facing out.
It might be a bit tricky to get the bracelet tight, but that's okay – you will want to leave a
little space so you can cut it off later.
Step 3 – Wear your bracelet outside. As you find small, beautiful objects, like flowers
and leaves, add them to your bracelet.
Step 4 – When you are done wearing your bracelet, get someone to help you cut it off.
Step 5 – Hang up your bracelet and admire the beautiful jewelry you made today!
Wooden ships
You will need:
◦ bark for the base of the ship and one or more sticks for the mast
◦ scissors
◦ twine
◦ fabric for the sail
◦ screwdriver or awl (only adults may use)
Step 1 – Go outside to find your piece of bark to make the base of your ship. It has to be
big enough to hold the weight of your sail, but not too heavy. Or, collect a bunch of
sticks of similar width to tie together to make a raft. Try to find bark and sticks that are
dry (not water-logged). Also find a Y-shaped stick to use for a mast, or make a mast out
of 2 sticks tied together. Bring the items you found inside.
Step 2 – If you are making a raft, get help from an adult to trim your sticks to the same
length using the pruners.
Step 3 – If you have a piece of bark as the bottom of the ship, get help from an adult to
put a hole in the middle for a mast by poke through the bark with the end of the scissors.
Step 4 – Build your mast out of 2 sticks, or use a Y-shaped stick. Add a sail by taking a
piece of canvas, placing your mast on top, and making marks in pencil of where you will
make small holes. Cut small holes at the marks in your sail, and insert your mast.
Step 5 – Put the mast in the hole in your ship. You might have to tie on some extra string
to keep it upright.
Step 6 – If you want to add a long piece of twine to your ship so you can sail it, first get
an adult to help you make a hole near the back of the ship using the scissors. Cut a long
piece of twine, and tie one end to your ship.
Step 7- Bon voyage!
Bird nesting supply bag
You will need:
◦ nylon onion bags
◦ scraps of wool, string, fabric, and other soft, nest-friendly items
◦ string/twine
Step 1 – Take a nylon bag. You might need to take a larger piece of nylon and cut out a
square and make a smaller bag.
Step 2 – Add scraps of wool, string, fabric, and other soft, nest-friendly items to your
bag. Don't add anything you wouldn't want to sleep on! Pack the bag only tight enough
to keep your items from falling out.
Step 3 – Tie your bag closed with one piece of string or twine. Use another piece of
string or twine to make a loop, so you can hang your bag from a tree.
Step 4 – Hang your bag on a tree in springtime.
Step 5 – Watch to see who visits your nesting supply bag!
Natural weaving
You will need:
◦ 2 larger sticks to form the frame, one stick to hold the frame apart
◦ beautiful, longer items found in nature – grasses, flowers with stem
◦ yarn
Step 1 – Go outside and find two long sticks to make your weaving frame. You will also
need a stick about 1 foot long to hold your other sticks apart at the top. Also collect
natural objects to add to your weaving, such as grasses, and flowers with stems. Longer
items work best. Bring your items inside.
Step 2 – Tie the ends of your stick together at one end using the yarn. Spread the other
ends of your sticks apart. Use your third stick to hold the open end apart. Get help from
an adult in securing the third stick (you might use twine to lash it, or hot glue).
Step 3 – Wind the yarn around the two main sticks to make a place to weave in your
natural items. As you wind the yarn, don't make each row too close, or too far apart.
Step 4 – Once your yarn is tied to your frame at both ends, start weaving in your natural
items.
Step 5 – Admire your work!