You can learn about native plants that can be used to make colorful dyes at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) program “Native Plants: Wild Dyes” on Aug. 23. This free program runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at MDC’s Springfield Conservation Nature Center. The nature center is located in southeast Springfield at 4601 S. Nature Center Way. This program is designed for ages 12 and up.

There is no charge for this program, but you must register to attend: https://mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/learn-about-dyes-made-native-plants-aug-23-mdcs-springfield-nature-center