Do you know how to preserve all of the leaves that are falling these days? If you have a budding naturalist, create pressed leaves that will last for the ages. What do you need? Well, an old book will do if you want to be low tech about things. Choose leaves that are flat and relatively dry. If they are not dry, they will bleed through your leaf press or cause mold on your books. Collect leaves in the afternoon when the morning dew has evaporated from the leaves. Place the leaves between two pieces of thick paper and then … Continue reading →