Our Spring/Summer Newsletter
July 27, 2022 | Posted in Uncategorized | By Alexandria Searls
Our seasonal newsletter has just come out! We have info and photos about what we’ve accomplished this spring and early summer! It’s also a fundraising appeal to help us fund upcoming programs like the ones you’ll read about. We need your support to keep offering our programs to area children!
May 14th Artists’ Reception

May 10, 2022 | Posted in Uncategorized | By Alexandria Searls
You are invited to an artists’ reception at the Exploratory Center on May 14th from 2 to 4:30 PM! We will be showcasing the plein air paintings from our Paint Me a River event, and we will be offering light refreshments courtesy of painter Karyn Gunther Smith. Many of the paintings will be for sale, with sales partially benefiting our children’s nature exploration programs.
The event is free but to help us know how many people are coming, we suggest that you sign up on eventbrite.com We look forward to seeing you there!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plein-air-painting-reception-tickets-335368414957
Arts Festival at Center

April 21, 2022 | Posted in Uncategorized | By Alexandria Searls
On May 1st, the Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center is hosting Flowralia, this year’s spring celebration of FLOW, the Rivanna River Arts Festival! Events are free and take place from 11 AM to 3:30 PM. For more information, see our eventbrite page https://flowraliarivannariverartsfestival.eventbrite.com
Painters are invited to bring paint and canvases for our plein air event. There will also be a plein air children’s table so kids can participate. Dancers, sculptors, and sound and installation artists will have works to explore along the trails. The art allows us to experience nature in new ways. Please join us to see and make art!
Fall Events
September 7, 2021 | Posted in Uncategorized | By Alexandria Searls
We’re continuing our reservations-only programs for the fall! People have been happy to have private tours for their group only, and they’ve also enjoyed the small group outdoor exploration workshops with drawing, journaling, photography, and video. Check out our current offerings on our eventbrite platform page: lewisandclarkexploratorycenter.eventbrite.com Anything you see there can be reserved for other days, so don’t let our choice of dates deter you!
Exploration Camp
July 7, 2021 | Posted in Uncategorized | By Alexandria Searls
There are still a few spots left in our morning summer camp for 8 to 11 year olds! Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exploration-camp-tickets-159597469327 to find out more!