Natural Paints

Folklore and legend tells that we shouldn't pick blackberries after Sept 29th as they are cursed by the devil who landed in a blackberry bush when banished to hell, folklore often brings us the most interesting tales.

It is also suggested that when people lived closer to the land Sept 29th was the date they stopped their harvest of berries and turned to preparing for winter.

Either way- the blackberries shouldn't go to waste and although they are a good source of food for our feathered and furred friends we can take a handful to create some beautiful nature art.

In this short film we show you how to make natural paints using foraged berries and then use that pain to make some lovely nature art or a leaf I.D board.

This activity is great fun and will supercharge your wellbeing as it boosts your wellbeing and connects you with nature:

Get Active- talk a walk in the fresh autumn air to search of your berries.

Keep Learning- its amazing to watch your berries transform from solids to liquids.

Think Community- this activity can be done as a group project with others.

Practice Kindness- only take the berries you know, make a kind gesture by leaving plenty for the birds.

Be Mindful- Noticing the many changes you will encounter during this activity.

Nature Connection: there are so many ways to connect with nature during this activity. Seeking, searching and identifying the berries will connect you closely with the land and really notice how you feel as your natural artwork begins to emerge.

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