Fall Wreath

Making a fall wreath is great as it can be combined with nature walks or
studies.

This fall wreath is formed using an approx. 16 in. straw wreath form. Collect a huge trash bag of oak leaves. Use leaves that are about the size of your hand. Collect soon after they fall so they are in good condition.

You will need about 50 florists picks with wire. Gather 10 leaves into a bundle and wrap the wire around the stems. After you have your 50 bundles (approximate), stick them into the straw wreath alternating directions as you continue sticking them in a circular pattern.

You can then add shapely sticks, dried grasses, flowers, etc. that you find in your garden or close by fields, etc. Add a fall bow and you have your wreath. They could be spray painted in a a variety of ways and pinecones added if you wanted a natural looking wreath for Christmas.