Art Education

What better way to explore art and performance than in a natural setting? Silverwood Park offers nature-inspired art programs for children and adults. 

This unique park is set against picture-perfect views of Silver Lake and a tranquil oak forest. You’ll also enjoy the nature-based artwork featured at the gallery or shows at the multi-use amphitheater.

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Where To Find It

Upcoming Events

May 31, 10 AM–3 PM | French

Shell-ebrate turtles with wildlife biologists, meet a live turtle, explore their habitat with a canoe ride on the lake, participate in turtle-themed art and much more!

Wednesdays from 6:30–8 PM | Silverwood

Pack a picnic and a blanket to settle in for an evening concert every Wednesday at Silverwood Park!

Silverwood OnStage events are free of charge, open to the public and all ages are welcome. 

Programs & Events

Take a walk in the woods with a photographer, try your hand at pottery or chat with an artist at a gallery opening. 

See all upcoming art programs and events.

Other Things To Do

a yellow brick farmhouse with a memorial boulder in front of it.

Have you ever wondered what life was like for the people who lived here before us? Step back in time and discover their stories through the historic sites of the Grimm Farm, Noerenberg Gardens, the Historic Pierre Bottineau House, and The Landing. Evidence within the parks tells how people have lived, worked and played here for over 12,000 years.

A young girl waters plants in a greenhouse.

At Three Rivers, those who might not have an opportunity to see the ins and outs of a real working farm get a chance to learn where their food comes from, meet some animals and explore farm life at Gale Woods.

View of garden columns

Take in the beauty of the colorful blooms. Smell the sweet, fragrant flowers. Breathe in the fresh air. Relax to the sound of chirping birds and rustling leaves. Our formal gardens at Noerenberg are meticulously maintained to offer visitors a spot of breathtaking beauty and serenity.

A naturalist shows a jar of pond water to a young boy.

If you want to get up close and personal or learn a little more, visit Mississippi Gateway Regional Park and Eastman, Lowry or Richardson nature centers. You can hike the trails, interact with seasonal exhibits, observe the unique characteristics of different wildlife species up close, conduct your own science experiment and meet a live animal.