Nature Fix- Hammer Flower Prints

DESCRIPTION

Our philosophy at Bridge to Nature focuses on Connecting kids with one another and nature, and transforming their development through adventures in the great outdoors.  

Within our approach, connection refers to the facilitator’s use of self in connecting children to one another and to nature. Transformation refers to the use of evidence-based interventions to support children's development of motor skills (coordination), mental health (confidence), self-regulation (calmness), and social skills (caring). Finally, the great outdoors refers not only to the use of nature as a setting for our sessions, but also to the role of nature as a co-facilitator with the Bridge to Nature Team in our process.

Our 90-minute sessions will include a hike, an engaging activity, a shared snack break (please bring your own snack and water), and free play.

THIS MONTH’S ACTIVITY

Hammer Flower Prints

-Creating hammered leaf and flower art is a really fun activity to do for both children and adults. By pounding the leaves and flowers you release their pigments which transfer to your paper to make beautiful botanical prints. It’s really fun to see how different flowers and leaves print - some retain their detail, others just leave a beautiful burst of color.

WHAT TO BRING

• Backpack
• Bug Spray
• Sunscreen
• Snack
• Water
• Closed-toed shows are appropriate for being active in varied conditions, including hikes through mud and water
• Clothes that are comfortable and appropriate for being outside for the entire 90 minutes