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Extracting outer plant fibres from common nettles

This activity suits mid to late summer in the UK, once nettle stems have grown taller.

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Inside this activity guide

  • Step by step
  • Questions to wonder about
  • Tip
  • Variations
  • Practising over time
  • Resources
  • Learning
  • Safety notes

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