Directions: On an Autumn day, gather beautiful leaves. Compile your leaves and use them for a table decoration or work of art. Take the time to admire one another’s collection.

Suzanne’s Notes: My kids and I had a fabulous time doing this a few years ago. We found lots of leaves that we used to decorate our house for a Halloween party. My son noticed that one of the Elm leaves had orange markings shaped like the word Boo!

When gathering leaves, be sure everyone can recognize leaves that may be irritating such as poison oak or other hazards such as thorns or snakes, etc. This isn’t a big deal; just know your area and use common sense.