Flower Crowns for Summer Solstice
What you’ll need:
One weeping willow clipping per crown (about 1.5 feet long)
Gathered flowers for decorating, with 4 inches of stem still attached
Scissors
Hemp or string
How to respectfully and responsibly source your materials:
It is extremely important that we be respectful of nature and forage responsibly. Always make sure that you are foraging in an area that foraging is welcomed and allowed. Growing your own flowers and plants for different foraging needs is always a great option.
Always be sure to only take a small amount from each plant or area that you are foraging from. As a general rule, only ever take 1/4 of a plant at most. When harvesting from trees, move around the tree and take from different spots, don’t over harvest in one place.
Do not remove entire plant from the ground, bring scissors, or plant trimmers, and gently cut off a piece from the plant.
Instructions:
Gather all of your materials you will be using to create your crown
Wrap the willow branch around your child’s head to measure how large the crown will be
Wrap excess branch around the circumference of the crown.
Place flowers around crown to decorate and gently wrap your hemp or string around each stem, to hold as you go.
