Community Calendar

The Stokes Nature center presents a special evening celebrating our natural world and Stokes Nature Center.

Doors open at 6:00 pm on November 15th.

A Silent Auction will open at 8:00 am on Saturday, November 8th.

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 Nonvisual Art Submission

Date: June 7

Location: Stokes Nature Center

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