Brandi Bosworth with Ogden Nature Center explains how to create fresh green holiday swags.
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Materials:
-An assortment of fresh greens.
Options include:
Eucalyptus (both seeded and spiral)
Yew
Spruces
Juniper
Holly
Nuts, pomegranates, berry clusters
-Wire
-Wire cutters
-Scissors
-Hand Pruners
-Ribbon or raffia
-Hot glue gun & glue
-Hanger for base (optional)
Directions:
Using a large spruce branch as a base, gather fresh greens into a pleasing arrangement. Hot glue pomegranates, nuts and berry clusters and other natural items into the arrangement as well. Then, simply wire the arrangement together at the top, creating a wire loop in the back for hanging. Affix a ribbon or raffia bow if you choose, or leave it fresh and natural.
Another option involves using a regular hanger as a base. For this arrangement, cut off the top of the hanger and squeeze the hanger together to form an upside down v-shaped base. Make mini clusters of greens and affix them to the base, beginning at the bottom and overlapping them to the top of the triangle shape. Add a bow or raffia if you choose.
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The Ogden Nature Center is open all winter! Visit our fabulous gift shop for nature-related items and bundle up to enjoy our wide-open nature preserve.
Your senses will come alive at the Ogden Nature Center during the winter months. Walking the trails to a melody of cracking and crunching sounds, the smell of winter air will fill your lungs and rejuvenate your body and mind.
What are you waiting for? Bundle up the family, fill a thermos full of hot chocolate and visit Ogden Nature Center for a winter exploration.
Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: $3 for adults
$1.25 for children
Members are free of charge
Snowshoe rentals are available for kids for $1.00 a pair.
Ogden Nature Center is located at 966 W. 12th Street, Ogden, UT, 84404. For more information call (801) 621-7595 or visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org
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