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Make a Plant Press

make a plant pressSometimes you won't be able to identify a tree or plant on the spot. Other times you may want to keep a leaf or flower to appreciate later. A plant press preserves leaves, twigs, flowers and buds so you can look at them whenever you want.

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How to Make a Plant Press

This 5-minute video is great for someone new to pressing plants. It even includes some neat kids-oriented plant pressing activities starting at the 3-minute mark.

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