Nature in Camping 



Construction Into a jar that has a tight fitting lid pour enough plaster 

 of paris to form a pad on the bottom about % of an inch thick. The plaster 

 of paris is porous and will absorb the killing fluid. Another method is to 

 place some cotton in the bottom of the jar and cover the top with a piece 

 of blotting paper as shown in the diagram. Hold blotter in place with pieces 

 of gummed tape. 



"Carbona," a cleaning fluid, is easy to obtain and may be used instead 

 of carbon tetrachloride. 



Collecting for Winter 



Why not look forward to your winter activities by collecting natural 

 materials that can be dried or preserved for later use, ones that might be 

 utilized for crafts, bird feeding stations, Christmas tree ornaments, winter 

 gardens or numerous other things ? The suggestions given below are offered 

 just to stimulate thought of a dozen other items to gather. 



Pine Cones 



Pine Cones of all sizes and shapes are used in various ways. The little 

 ones if combined with pipe cleaners make animals for your table decora- 

 tions or place cards. (Diagram A) 



Large Pine Cones make excellent bird feeding stations by turning them 

 upside down and pouring in melted suet in which seeds and grain have 



