View The Beauty Of Nature At Hidden Oaks Nature Center Art Exhibit

Take a break during this busy holiday season to view the beauty of nature by stopping by “The Natural World Art Exhibit" at the Forest Preserve District of Will County's Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook.

The free, all-ages exhibit will be on display from Friday, Dec. 1, through Friday, Jan. 26. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.

The exhibit is being presented in collaboration with the Bolingbrook Arts Council. Local artists will be displaying artwork that depicts or is inspired by nature. The exhibit will include oil, acrylic and water color pieces and also mixed media.

Warm your spirit

“We have always been interested in working within our community here in Bolingbrook to foster collaborations that promote the great things going on right in our own backyard,” said Angie Trobaugh, facility supervisor at Hidden Oaks.

Suzy Lyttle, a program coordinator at Hidden Oaks, said it’s always exciting to bring more artistic views and perspectives to the Forest Preserve District.

“The Bolingbrook Arts Council has been a joy to work with and we have so many more ideas for the future,” Lyttle said. “We hope this exhibit inspires visitors to get out of the house during the winter to view these beautiful artistic creations. The nature scenes are sure to warm your bones and spirit!”

Exhibit visitors are being encouraged to vote for their favorite art pieces for the People’s Choice and the Kids’ Choice awards. And an I Spy Art Scavenger Hunt will be held to see who can find intricate details in the artwork that may have been missed at first glance.

For more information on the Forest Preserve District of Will County, visit ReconnectWithNature.org.