Stokes Nature Center presents
The Big Read
Community literature programs for 2025-26
Inspired By: You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World, ed. Ada Limon
Arts Midwest announced $1.09 million in NEA Big Read grants going to 65 nonprofit organizations to present community literature programming in 2025–26, and Stokes Nature Center is pleased to be one of those organizations!
All events are free and open to the public. Plan to attend one or all to learn, create, and share our experiences in the natural world.
CALENDAR of upcoming events
(see more details below):
We are happy to provide any accommodations necessary for all people to participate in these programs, including but not limited to, language translation, sign language interpretation, access to the nature center building, etc. Please reach out to nature@logannature.org with any questions or concerns.
Thank you to our amazing partners and sponsors that are making this series possible.
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America250: Celebrating the beauty of our natural landscapes art exhibit opens
All community members are invited to contribute art to our America250 exhibit. The theme: The beauty of our natural landscapes as they are today or as the artist envisions them 250 years ago. Any art form is welcome, including but not limited to, poetry, photography, painting, sculpture, music, or otherwise. Works can be submitted beginning January 2026 and will be on display beginning on June 7th and throughout the summer. The public is invited to come view and vote on their favorite throughout the month of June. Awards will be given on July 7th for:
Judges’ Overall Winner
SNC Staff Choice
Viewers Choice
Best Under 18
Best Historical Representation
Best 3D Submission
Date: June 7
Location: Stokes Nature Center
America250: Celebrating the beauty of our natural landscapes awards Night
Find out if your favorite wins by joining us for our awards celebration and meet the artists as we celebrate America250 and our natural world.
Date: July 7
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Stokes Nature Center