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For some, playing outside comes naturally. Others need a little nudge to get out there and revel in the seasons. Whichever sort you are, here's one outdoor activity that's in high season: leaf pressing. Pick a clear, dry day to venture into your backyard or local park with a russell+hazel Field Book. Forage for prime leaf specimens–the ones that are freshly fallen, whole and ablaze with color. Depending on where you're collecting, you may find samples of the maple (think Canadian flag), oak (rounded fingers), birch or elm (droplet shaped with a serrated edges), among many others. Make notes about each sample in your Field Book (date, location) and try sketching the trees for later identification. Carefully tuck leaves into the wax envelope at the back of the Field Book as you go. When you're finished foraging, head home and find a phone book or other weighty volume. Gently place each leaf between the pages for flattening, one per page. After a day or two, remove the leaves and glue them to a piece of paper accompanied by any notes or drawings you made. Finally, three-hole punch your pages and collect them in a binder to relive a little fall color whenever you wish. |
Materials - Field Book |
