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  • An array of fabrics colored via natural dyes, derived from invasive buckthorn.

    Buckthorn Dye Workshop

    Weekly Wellness Programming
    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646

    Learn about the invasive plant buckthorn, how to process it for dye and take home your own naturally dyed textile.

    Free • Registration Required
  • An brick building amongst nature.

    Rock and Crystal Gardens

    Weekly Wellness Programming
    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646

    Come join us as we create small gardens that are great for indoor spaces as well as outdoors! We will make small planters that incorporate […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • An array of fabrics colored via natural dyes, derived from invasive buckthorn.

    Buckthorn Dyeing Workshop

    Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

    Cut buckthorn then create dyed fabric with it during this immersive workshop with Chicago artist Katelyn Patton.

    Free • Registration Required
  • River Trail Nature Center Building in Northbrook

    Indoor Edible Gardens

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    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Learn how to grow your own fresh herbs, salad greens and more. Presented with University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. Ages 13 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • a person cutting buckthorn with loppers at Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center

    Community Conservation Action Day

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Join us in restoring our woodland ecosystem by cutting down invasive plants. The workday will include using hand tools to remove invasive plants and building […]

    Free • Registration Required