Learn about 'Natural Egg Dyeing' at Elgin Public Museum

Come to Lords Park on Saturday, April 15, for "Natural Egg Dyeing"

Participants will use a variety of natural dyes such as onion skins, turmeric, beets, blueberries and much more.

This technique comes from Native American and pioneer days when chemical dyes and the food coloring were not available. Use modern techniques such as crayons and rubber bands to complete amazing designs!

Explore the museum while the eggs are drying. Recipes of the dyes are provided so you can try natural egg dyeing at home.

Natural egg dyeing runs from noon to 2 p.m. at the Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Blvd in Lords Park. No registration is required as this is a drop-in program. Cost is $2 for two eggs.

For details, contact the museum at (847) 741-6655 or Francesca_epm@cityofelgin.org. Visit www.elginpublicmuseum.org.

On Saturday, April 29, join in "Bison Feeding in Lords Park" from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Space is limited to 12 people, so register early! Registration is required. Cost is $2 for adults or $1 per child. Museum members are admitted free.

Get an up-close and personal look at the bison, deer and elk at the Lords Park Zoo. Meet at the museum for a short introduction after which participants head for the zoo to assist the zookeeper in feeding these creatures.

It is sponsored by Friends of the Lords Park Zoo.