Created through the EPA’s Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program, the Nature Art Collection is designed to put free environmental learning and quick moments of self-care right into your hands.

Each page in this collection is thoughtfully researched, illustrated, and hand-created to celebrate the rich flora and fauna of our community. Here, you’ll find free, downloadable coloring sheets, educational pages, and learning activities featuring plants and animals native to the Mid-Atlantic.

We invite you to treat these pages as an opportunity to slow down, get creative, and connect with the thriving natural world right outside your door; 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.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, student, artist, or someone simply looking for a moment of self-care, this collection is for you. As you bring these pages to life, we hope you’ll learn something new and feel more connected to the land, wildlife, and waterways that make our home special.