Art in the Outdoors: Exploring Creativity Through Nature

This program invites participants to discover how artistic expression and the natural world intersect across Outdoor Discovery Center’s programs and spaces. Jamie Krupka, Chief of Interpretation, will highlight how the ODC Explorer Network engages participants in creative, nature-based experiences that deepen ecological understanding. Attendees will also explore the impactful Red Alert! Exhibit, a thought-provoking installation that uses visual storytelling to emphasize the urgency of biodiversity conservation. The journey continues along the Doug and Kori Eledean Rentz Art Trail, where outdoor installations transtorm the landscape into an open- air gallery. The trail encourages visitors to recognize the beauty of the natural world and explore how its relationship with art can ignite curiosity and foster environmental stewardship.