Making Wreaths and Other Nature Crafts

Nature provides all kinds of ways to use forest resources without permanently damaging trees, plants, or the animals that depend on them. In recent years, wreath making has grown in popularity, but there are many other crafts you can build using flowers, twigs, pinecones, and other natural objects.

While most wreaths are made from dead cuttings of pine branches or dried flowers, you can also build a living wreath using a wire frame, some potting soil, some spanish moss and a few small plants. You begin by soaking the moss in water and then placing a layer of it inside the metal frame. Next, you place a bit of potting soil over the first layer of moss and then add a second layer of moss. Finally, you make tiny cuts in the top layer of moss and insert the roots of your plants. Although you have to water the living wreath often, it can stay green and alive for months.

There are tons of other projects you can build using only what nature has to offer. The best part about nature crafts is that you usually use only what you need and you can leave the plant you use intact. By focusing on being conscious and considerate of how you use nature, you can leave it for other people and the forest's birds animals.

To get some ideas for nature craft projects you can do, check out the following links: