Cattail Pillow Craft: great craft for ages 4+

06/15/24 • 17 min

We'll be diving into the wonderful world of cattails and teaching you how to craft a cozy, nature-inspired pillow using cattail fluff
In future episodes, we'll explore more uses of cattails, from edible parts to various crafts like mats, insulation for coats, and natural fiber cordage.
This versatile plant is a bushcrafter's dream
Today’s craft can be enjoyed any time of the year, making it a perfect activity for families.

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We'll be diving into the wonderful world of cattails and teaching you how to craft a cozy, nature-inspired pillow using cattail fluff
In future episodes, we'll explore more uses of cattails, from edible parts to various crafts like mats, insulation for coats, and natural fiber cordage.
This versatile plant is a bushcrafter's dream
Today’s craft can be enjoyed any time of the year, making it a perfect activity for families.

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Reverie Nature Podcast - Cattail Pillow Craft: great craft for ages 4+

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Welcome to the Reverie Nature Podcast. I'm your host, Chad Clifford, and today we have a special episode, a craft that is perfect for ages four years old and up. We'll be exploring the wonderful world of cattails and showing you how to create a cozy, nature-inspired pillow using the Cattails Fluff.
So just what are cattails? Well, if you notice in the wetlands, those plants that have the brown sausage-like tops on them. They can thrive in up to two feet of wa