Gardening Gloves
\nPruning Shears
\n4-5 lengths of grapevine, each about 6-12 feet long
\nNatural Decorations, such as dried flowers, pinecones, sprigs of berries, or pieces of evergreen
\nOther decorations such as bits of ribbon, artificial birds, etc.
\nWire Cutters
\nPaddle Wire<\/p>\n
The important thing to remember when gathering outdoor materials is to be a responsible collector. A responsible collector remembers to do the following:<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Look for dead or fallen materials first. Pine needles, dried leaves, empty shells, and rocks are not alive. You are not disturbing nature too much if you remove small amounts of these materials.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Check with an adult before picking anything from a living plant. You don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want to pick something poisonous. Also you need to make sure you are not picking from a plant that may be endangered.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Many plants benefit from a careful pruning. Never destroy an entire plant. Choose your materials carefully.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Never take materials from someone else\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s property without asking.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Watch out for animals. You should never disturb a wasp\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s nest. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t take eggs from a bird\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s nest. Never cover the hole of an underground burrow. Be careful when lifting debris such a large branches or rocks as they may be homes for insects or small rodents or snakes.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Disturb nature as little as possible. Leave an area as close to possible as the way you found it. Leave no trace!<\/p>\n\n\t\t