If you want more natural holiday greenery, try your hand at making decorations from nature at a wreath making or holiday greenings class.
Wreath making
Saturday, December 10, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Burr Oak Woods Nature Center, 1401 NW Park Rd, Blue Springs, MO
Celebrate the season by crafting a natural artisan wreath at this free class. Evergreens, pine cones and many other natural trimmings will be provided. Learn how to assemble and take home your creation. Registration (adults) are required by December 8. Call 816-228-3766 or email [email protected].
Holiday greenings
Saturday, December 17, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, 4750 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO
Thinking of making the holidays a little greener this season? This free Discovery Center class will show you how to decorate using native plants and trees. Participants will fashion a festive holiday swag using red cedar, prairie grasses, wild nuts, berries and seeds. No registration is required, and it is open to all ages.