Artist Kent Estey listens to his heart
"I trust myself, and I listen to what my heart tells me I should paint," he said of his work.
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Drawn by Nature: Seeds are mini marvels of design
Hand-collect seeds for affordable, biodiverse gardening, writes Lisa Meyers McClintick.
Poems that bring nature to life
Check out two pieces from 'You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World.'
Community Voices ⎸ How nature invites us home
"I didn’t know why, but I felt alive in wild places," writes Alex Blondeau.
Drawn by Nature: Merlin app identifies unseen birds
Technology boosts appreciation for unseen singers, writes Lisa Meyers McClintick.
Community Voices ⎸ What happens when we make art with found materials
Project Optimist staff and readers are inspired by Mary Jo Hoffman to create art using found natural materials.
Dive into biophilia - the place where nature meets art - this summer
Looking to explore nature and art over the summer? Check out these events around Minnesota.
Biophilia: The micro-seasons of Minnesota
Mary Jo Hoffman, artist and author of 'STILL: The Art of Noticing,' shares her list of micro-seasons for Minnesota's Great Lakes region.
Biophilia: 'STILL' creatively captures Minnesota’s 72 micro-seasons
Mary Jo Hoffman's daily commitment to showcasing and seeing nature has become life-changing for the engineer-turned-artist.