Learn how to create beautiful natural dyes from buckthorn while helping us remove this invasive species from the preserve. In collaboration with The Forest Preserves of Cook Co., Chicago Public Library, UIC and The Field Museum. Take home a bandana that you dye.

Please contact: katelynpatton@gmail.com if you are interested in hosting a dye workshop.

Saturday, March 2, 10 am - 1 pm
Join us for the whole time or part of it!

Beaubien Woods Forest Preserve - North end of Beaubien, across from Carver Military Academy athletic fields. Katelyn Patton, a graduate art student at UIC, will guide you through the process of creating dyes from buckthorn.