Resource person: Hannah Szuch: hannah.szuch@pdop.org, (708) 725-2043

Location: Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room | 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, IL, 60302

Description:

Cyanotype is a type of chemical printing dating back to the 1800s; Anna Atkins was the first person to use it for scientific purposes by making beautiful blue prints of algae and ferns. We’re making our own cyanotypes today of native plants and learning all about this brilliant female botanist.

Available: 17/20

Price: $15.00 - $20.00 Taxes waived

Required age: 6+ on the day of the activity

Tags: Facilities Advertising Intergenerational One Day Activities Nature & Gardening

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