Art & Connect: Inspired by Nature Exhibit
January 2, 2027 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Presented by Natural Lands’ NextGen Council, Art & Connect: Inspired by Nature is a two-month exhibition featuring works that celebrate the natural beauty and biodiversity of eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey.
With a wide array of media—from paintings and mixed media to photography and sculpture—the exhibition showcases how artists of all backgrounds connect with the outdoors, particularly the preserves protected and cared for by Natural Lands and the native flora/fauna inhabiting our partner location, The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education.
Whether you’re a nature lover, art enthusiast, or curious passerby, this show invites you to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with the landscapes that shape our region—and ourselves.
Free and open to the public through January 13, 2027—the exhibit is on view during Schuylkill Center’s open hours, Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Check out the art selected by our NextGen Council members in partnership with the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education.
about our partners
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education is a regional and national leader pioneering urban environmental education with innovative programs, the country’s most ambitious environmental art program, Philadelphia’s only wildlife clinic, Pennsylvania’s first Nature Preschool, and a commitment to stewarding our land. Founded in 1965, the Schuylkill Center is one of the first urban environmental education centers in the country, with 365 acres of fields, forests, ponds, and streams in northwest Philadelphia.
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Before you go
- The exhibit is located in the gallery at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, which is open from Monday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- Follow the signage when you arrive.
- Please respect the Schuylkill Center’s open hours and be respectful while visiting.
No registration is required to reserve your spot. Please support our partners.
Thank you to our sponsors
Shreiner Tree Care
John B. Ward
Event Terms and Conditions
Cancellation
Events may be cancelled due to inclement weather or low registration. In that case, we will make every effort to update our website and contact registrants. Note that we cannot offer refunds of paid registrations or ticket purchases, but rest assured that your donation will help us in our work to save open space, care for nature, and connect people to the outdoors.
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