Nature Art Collection
explore local nature. one color at a time.
Created through the EPA’s Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program, the Nature Art Collection is an online body of coloring and activity sheets designed to delivery quick environmental learning and moments of self-care.
Each page in the collection is thoughtfully researched, illustrated, and hand-created to celebrate the rich flora and fauna of Washington, D.C. and Maryland.
These pages are an opportunity to slow down, get creative, and connect with the thriving natural world right outside; the butterfly you may have seen in your garden, the tree that shades your block, the bird calling from a nearby park, or the powerful streams and rivers that flow through our community.
Our collection is also home to online gallery of completed works from students, parents, children, and adults alike who have gotten curious and creative with our activities.
What's in the Collection
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Artworks that celebrate the relationship between Washington, D.C. and Maryland’s iconic cities and nature, highlighting how urban environments can support vibrant ecosystems.
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Seasonal and holiday-themed artwork inspired by nature, connecting cultural celebrations with the natural world.
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Illustrations of wildlife that naturally occur in local ecosystems, helping viewers recognize and appreciate the animals that share their communities.
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Art pages featuring regionally native plants that sustain pollinators, birds, and other wildlife while supporting healthy ecosystems.
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Coloring pages that offer visual storytelling and explain how green infrastructure and natural landscapes manage rainwater and protect waterways.
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Interactive coloring pages and learning activities designed to engage children and families with nature, conservation, and environmental stewardship.
